Located in Liverpool, Waterside Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Waterside Academy currently has around 87 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 66.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Daleacre Campus, Liverpool, L30 2QQ |
| Website: | www.watersideacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01512575985 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sefton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jason Webb |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150834 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 87 |
| Number of Boys: | 48 |
| Number of Girls: | 39 |
| White British | 89.70% | 78 |
| Unclassified | 4.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daleacre Community Primary School Dale Acre Drive , L30 2QQ | - not rated | 11 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR | - not rated | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Academy Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR | - not rated | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Moss Primary School Swifts Lane , Netherton L30 3RU | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Raymond's Catholic Primary School Harrop's Croft , L30 0QP | - not rated | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 906 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | - not rated | 11 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 572 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 898 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.