Waterwells Primary Academy
Boulmer Avenue, Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2FXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Waterwells Primary Academy is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 33rd of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 October 2022, report published 17 November 2022
- 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 5 October 2022
Leaders have built a positive, inclusive culture at Waterwells. The school's core values to be kind, honest, responsible and respectful are central to learning and pupils' personal development. Staff model positive relationships and have high expectations of pupils. There is mutual respect between all members of the school community. Pupils adhere to the school's core values and 'learning attitudes' to demonstrate good learning. They work hard and try their best, taking pride in their work. Pupils behave well, which means learning is rarely disrupted. They say bullying hardly ever happens. If it does, pupils are confident that adults will deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils feel safe. They trust adults to listen to them if they have a worry. Pupils develop a strong sense of citizenship. They are enthusiastic about how the changes to the school council mean that everyone's voice is heard. They feel empowered by their contributions to decision-making within the school.
What the school should improve
- Some subject curriculums are relatively new. The delivery of these subjects is less secure than English and mathematics. Leaders must ensure teachers have the requisite subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding to implement all subject curriculums well.
- There is variability in the provision for some pupils with SEND. Teachers do not consistently use information about pupils' needs to adapt the curriculum effectively. This means some pupils with SEND do not learn as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that all teaching helps all pupils with SEND learn consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
335 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Waterwells Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 72% met the expected standard |
| Harewood Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Harewood Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Field Court Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Rawlings
- Phone
- 01452881962
- Address
- Boulmer Avenue, Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2FX
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 139693
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.