What is Waterside Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Waterside Primary School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Waterside Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Waterside Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, for ages 4–11.

Where is Waterside Primary School?

Waterside Primary School is in Southampton, SO45 6ET (Hampshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Waterside Primary School?

Waterside Primary School has around 175 pupils on roll.

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Waterside Primary School

Ages 4–11175 pupilsDoes not apply

Southampton, SO45 6ET

Hampshire

Waterside Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Southampton, within the Hampshire local authority. The school has around 175 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Southampton can view Waterside Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Southampton (SO45 6ET), Waterside Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance93.9%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence16.3%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher19.3England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals42.4%England avg 24.0%

English not first language10.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-23%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Southampton

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Hythe Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Wildground Junior SchoolGood · 0.9 mi Wildground Infant SchoolGood · 0.9 mi Orchard Junior SchoolGood · 0.8 mi Orchard Infant SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 mi Noadswood SchoolGood · 1.0 mi

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