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Watergate School

London, Lewisham - SE6 3WG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Watergate school, our core values of ‘I Can, You Can, Together We Will’ empower everyone to strive for excellence.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted report cardExceptional ×1Strong ×3Expected ×3Exceptional in 1 area, Strong in 3 areas, Expected in 3 areas

Waterhead Academy

Oldham, Oldham - OL4 3NY

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We serve our community by educating and preparing our students for the next steps in their lives. We provide an ambitious learning experience and firmly believe that all students, irrespective of their background, should have equitable access to an education that opens doors for their future.”

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SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire - ST10 3HY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Maidstone, Kent - ME18 5EA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school is a warm, nurturing and welcoming place where our pupils are taught how to learn and engage with the world around them. As a church school, we believe this learning happens in a caring Christian environment and is based on our shared vision and values.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Waterloo Primary Academy

Blackpool, Blackpool - FY4 3AG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“There is something very special about Waterloo Primary Academy and we are incredibly proud of our wonderful children, inspirational and dedicated staff team and our supportive parents and governors. Together, we work incredibly hard to make Waterloo a safe, happy and fun place to learn.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×1Expected ×6Strong in 1 area, Expected in 6 areas

Waterloo Primary School

Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside - OL7 9NA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“When children leave Waterloo we want them to be independent learners and thinkers with a range of skills and talents. We can do this by striving to provide an environment for learning in which children are able to maximise their potential academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×6Needs attention ×1Expected in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area

Waterloo Primary School

Liverpool, Sefton - L22 0LD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Waterloo Primary School and Nursery is a welcoming, ambitious and inclusive school for children aged two to eleven.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Waterman Primary School

Rochford, Essex - SS4 1QF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×2Expected ×5Strong in 2 areas, Expected in 5 areas

Watermill School

Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent - ST6 6JZ

Nursery - Year 11 (ages 2-16)

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Good

Watermoor Church of England Primary School

Cirencester, Gloucestershire - GL7 1SY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Watermoor C of E Primary School, just like mustard seeds our children grow and flourish from promising beginnings into successful, confident and capable individuals.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Watermore Primary School

Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire - BS36 2LE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Waterside Academy

Liverpool, Sefton - L30 2QQ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Pupils may arrive at Waterside with different starting points, disrupted educational experiences, gaps in knowledge or low confidence in learning. Our response is not to narrow their entitlement.”

Not applicableSince 1995Ofsted: InadequateQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

Waterside Academy

London, Hackney - E8 4DL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“After much consultation, the student and staff body chose the heron logo with the 4 ‘C’s representing our values. There is a heron that often sits by the school decking and students can see it from the window.”

SecondarySince 2013Ofsted report cardStrong ×6Strong in 6 areas

Waterside Academy

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire - AL7 1NZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Learning at Waterside extends far beyond the classroom. Alongside strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, we want children to discover new interests, develop their talents and experience things that broaden their horizons.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×1Expected ×6Strong in 1 area, Expected in 6 areas

Waterside Primary Academy

Chesham, Buckinghamshire - HP5 1QU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“A good education gives children the best possible start in life. All children at Waterside Primary Academy have an equal chance of making good use of the education offered; to achieve this, it is of vital importance that children attend school regularly and punctually.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Waterside Primary School

Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent - ST1 3JS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Waterside Primary School is proud to be situated in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent where cultural richness and diversity is celebrated within our school and our local community.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Waterside Primary School

Southampton, Hampshire - SO45 6ET

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We have created a curriculum that encourages children to be curious and independent learners; to learn collaboratively and support each other; to value diversity and difference; to celebrate and enjoy learning; to be responsible and good citizens and to care for themselves and other people.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Waterside School

London, Greenwich - SE18 7NB

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

Not applicableSince 2001Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Waterthorpe Infant School

Sheffield, Sheffield - S20 7JU

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“At Waterthorpe Nursery Infant School we aim to create a child centred, nurturing school community where everyone is treated fairly. Our vision underpins all the work of our school –”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Waterville Primary School

North Shields, North Tyneside - NE29 6SL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Waterville Primary School pupils, parents, staff and governors will work in partnership as a whole school community to maintain the positive ethos of our school, and to continually raise pupils’ achievements by promoting a high quality education which equips children emotionally, physically,…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good