Waterside Primary Academy

About Waterside Primary Academy

Waterside Primary Academy is a school that cares about its students and staff. It has a high standard of education and a supportive community. The school is located in Chesham, overlooking the River Chess valley.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Jacqui Blackmore

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 59 responses • 29.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

62.7% positive 35.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

71.2% positive 22.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

62.7% positive 32.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

50.8% positive 33.9% negative

My child does well at this school

72.9% positive 23.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 59 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

76.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Hannah Lee Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 12, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Support for SEND"

As a parent of a child with special educational needs, I was incredibly impressed with the support that Waterside Primary Academy provided. The school's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator, Mrs. Holland, was always available to answer our questions and provide guidance. The school's commitment to inclusivity and equality is truly commendable.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ava Smith Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Experience at Waterside Primary Academy"

Me and my husband, Tom, have had a fantastic experience with our 8-year-old daughter attending Waterside Primary Academy. The caring attitude and respect that the teachers and staff demonstrate every day have been truly impressive. We love the fact that the school prioritizes Safety and Effort in its values, which aligns with our own parenting style.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca Jones Unconfirmed

Parent May 1, 2022

5.0

"Love the school's values and approach to learning"

We're really happy with the way Waterside Primary Academy approaches learning and the values it instills in the children. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic, and our child loves attending the school. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I sometimes find the communication from the school to be a bit patchy, but overall, we're very satisfied

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily Brown Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 22, 2022

4.0

"Great school but some organisational issues"

I have two children who graduated from Waterside Primary Academy a few years ago, and we had a generally positive experience. The school has a lovely setting, overlooking the River Chess valley, and the teachers were often warm and friendly. However, we sometimes found the communication from the school to be lacking, particularly when it came to updates about our children's progress. Overall, we would recommend Waterside Primary Academy to families

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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