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Waterman Primary School
Rochford·East of England·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 4–11Co-edDoes not apply
Waterman Primary School is a primary academy in Rochford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Waterman Primary School has 89% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 53 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 25.0%, 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.1%.
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At Waterman Primary School, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
90% met the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths.
Waterman Primary School has an overall absence rate of 7.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Waterman Primary School is 25.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Waterman Primary School has 53 pupils on roll.
19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Waterman Primary School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Waterman Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Waterman Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
74/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
44/mo
59% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
3
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Rochford Rail Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
88%
Child is Happy
47%
Child Feels Safe
56%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.