How many pupils does Waterside Academy have?

Waterside Academy has 177 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Waterside Academy?

The headteacher of Waterside Academy is Kevin Peart.

What type of school is Waterside Academy?

Waterside Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Waterside Academy in?

Waterside Academy is in the Hertfordshire local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Waterside Academy

Rowans, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 15 June 2022). Last inspected 24 February 2026.

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177

Pupils

46.4%

Free school meals

1 January 2018

Opened

About this school

Waterside Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The school has 177 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 15 June 2022). Last inspected 24 February 2026. The Headteacher is Kevin Peart. The school is administered by Hertfordshire local authority. It belongs to AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. It opened in 1 January 2018.

School details

Headteacher: Kevin Peart
Trust: AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 145257

Contact

01707321203 admin@waterside.agoralp.co.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Waterside Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Hertfordshire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

64%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →