Water Primary School
Burnley Road East, Water, Rossendale, BB4 9PXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Water Primary School is a primary school in Rossendale for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 11th of 13 primary schools in Rossendale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 July 2023, report published 24 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils are proud to belong to the close-knit community at Water Primary School. They feel safe and happy at the school. Pupils appreciate the learning environments that leaders and teachers provide for them. They particularly value opportunities to play and to learn outdoors. Pupils know that their teachers want the best for them. They try their utmost to meet staff's high expectations of their behaviour and of what they can achieve. They strive to earn a place on the classroom recognition boards. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), typically learn and achieve well. Pupils have an age-appropriate understanding of equality and diversity. They learn to respect the differences that people may have, such as religious beliefs, appearance and sexual orientation. Leaders resolve any incidents of bullying or name-calling effectively, should these issues arise. Pupils benefit from a considerable array of activities during and after the school day. They were excited to talk about breakfast and sports clubs. Pupils were particularly enthusiastic about a lunchtime 'chill-out club' that they can attend to relax and recharge. They have opportunities to visit places further afield for experiences, such as orienteering.
What the school should improve
- In one or two subjects, teachers do not use the most appropriate activities to teach new ideas and concepts. This hinders how well some pupils acquire knowledge and information. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the skills to select activities that best help pupils to learn and achieve well.
- From time to time, teachers do not identify and address pupils' errors and misunderstandings quickly enough. This means that some pupils make mistakes that go unchecked. Leaders should ensure that teachers identify and address misconceptions and gaps in knowledge, so that pupils know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
116 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Water Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Crawshawbooth Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Northern Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Elizabeth McKay
- Phone
- 01706216414
- Address
- Burnley Road East, Water, Rossendale, BB4 9PX
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119198
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.