Waterside Primary Academy
URN: 149097 • Chesham HP5 1QU
Overview
- Name
- Waterside Primary Academy
- URN
- 149097
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KINGS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jacqui Blackmore (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01494786608
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blackhorse Avenue, Chesham HP5 1QU
Summary
Waterside Primary Academy, located in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 199 pupils and a capacity of 242. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is valued as an individual. The ethos of the school centres on a culture of safeguarding and promoting a growth mindset, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their learning and embrace challenges.
The curriculum at Waterside is designed to be engaging and challenging, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching. The school offers a variety of learning experiences beyond the classroom, including Forest School activities, workshops, trips, and residential visits, all aimed at enhancing the educational journey of each child.
Waterside Primary Academy is committed to serving its local community and ensuring that children develop into happy, confident, and independent learners. The staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing environment that prepares pupils for future success, recognising the unique contributions each child can make.
The curriculum at Waterside is designed to be engaging and challenging, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching. The school offers a variety of learning experiences beyond the classroom, including Forest School activities, workshops, trips, and residential visits, all aimed at enhancing the educational journey of each child.
Waterside Primary Academy is committed to serving its local community and ensuring that children develop into happy, confident, and independent learners. The staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing environment that prepares pupils for future success, recognising the unique contributions each child can make.
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Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KINGS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 242
- Pupils
- 199
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 91
- FSM %
- 34.70
- Open date
- 2022-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 199 | 108 | 91 | 242 | 34.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 | 108 | 100 | 242 | 31.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 225 |
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