Waverley Primary Academy, based in Rotherham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Waverley Primary Academy currently has around 533 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Waverley Walk, Rotherham, S60 8DD
Website: www.waverleyjunioracademy.org
Telephone: 01143570150
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachel Bolton
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 147871

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 583
Number of Pupils: 533
Number of Boys: 284
Number of Girls: 249

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British63.00%336
Indian8.80%47
African4.70%25
Other (any other ethnic group)3.80%20
Other Asian3.00%16
White and Asian2.60%14
White and Black African2.10%11
Other Mixed2.10%11
Chinese2.10%11
Other White1.90%10
Other Black1.70%9
Unclassified1.50%8
Pakistani1.30%7
White and Black Caribbean0.90%5
Caribbean0.40%2
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.7)
Writing: Average (1.6)
Maths: Average (1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
82%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
102.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
103.1
Local authority average
102.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Waverley Primary Academy
Waverley Walk , S60 8DD
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Catcliffe Primary School
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
3out of 4 1,354 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Catcliffe Primary School
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
- not rated 1,354 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Treeton CofE (A) Primary School
Wood Lane , Treeton S60 5QS
- not rated 1,648 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Treeton Church of England Primary School
Wood Lane , Treeton S60 5QS
3out of 4 1,648 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Athelstan Middle School
Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH
- not rated 2,742 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ
- not rated 1,848 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ
- not rated 1,848 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Academy
Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ
3out of 4 2,401 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Comprehensive School
Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ
- not rated 2,401 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riverside
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
- not rated 1,310 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Riverside
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
- not rated 1,310 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Handsworth Christian School
231 Handsworth Road , Handsworth S13 9BJ
- not rated 2,013 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.