Waterside Academy

About Waterside Academy

Waterside Academy is a provision for pupils who have or are experiencing difficulties in a mainstream setting. Pupils who come to Waterside Academy may have been permanently excluded or are close to exclusion, from the authority’s mainstream schools at Key Stage 3 & 4.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

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

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.4

Teachers (FTE)

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

Reviews 3

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Emily W.

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"A New Start at Waterside"

We were recommended Waterside Academy by a friend who has a son here, and we are so grateful for the advice. The school has given our son a fresh start, with a supportive and inclusive environment that has really helped him grow. The school dog is a lovely addition, and the Grim Tales writing competition was a great way for the kids to express themselves creatively.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David M.

Parent Jun 15, 2021

4.0

"Good Support for Difficult Times"

I was initially worried about sending my son to Waterside, given his past struggles in a mainstream school. However, the staff have been fantastic, providing individualised support and helping him develop strategies to manage his emotions. The Operation Gears bike safety campaign was a great initiative, and the school's focus on alternative education has helped my son find his strengths.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K.

Parent Sep 10, 2020

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

We had a good experience at Waterside Academy, but there were some ups and downs. The school's commitment to RSHE and personal development is commendable, and the school dog is a lovely touch. However, we found the communication with teachers sometimes patchy, and the transition process from one year group to another could be smoother.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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