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School Compass
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham · Buckinghamshire · HP5 1QU. primary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 3 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Buckinghamshire index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
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- KS2 RWM expected
- 34%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 20/01/2025. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What are Waterside Primary Academy's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 34% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Waterside Primary Academy?
Waterside Primary Academy is in Chesham (HP5 1QU), Buckinghamshire. URN 149097.
How do I compare Waterside Primary Academy with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Waterside Primary Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 03 December 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
s in 2024. However, in a few subjects, the most important knowledge is not detailed precisely enough. This means that staff are not as clear what to teach and when in these subjects. Staff subject knowledge is now much stronger. This helps pupils to understand what is taught. Staff check on pupils’ learning in lessons…
From the school's website
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Official links
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Other schools in Chesham
13 schools on the Chesham town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
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Waterside Primary Academy
URN: 149097
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Town: Chesham
Postcode: HP5 1QU
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/149097/
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