Waterside Primary School, Southampton

In its own words: "Relationships are at the heart of all we do. It is our firm belief that when parents positively support their child's education and attendance at school, working collaboratively with school staff, the very best outcome can be achieved for every pupil."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We have created a curriculum that encourages children to be curious and independent learners; to learn collaboratively and support each other; to value diversity and difference; to celebrate and enjoy learning; to be responsible and good citizens and to care for themselves and other people."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Waterside Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (70% in reading, 57% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Waterside Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Waterside Primary School are Hythe Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); Orchard Infant School (0.8 miles); Orchard Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 80% maths); and Wildground Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 85% reading, 83% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Waterside Primary School.

45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Waterside Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).

42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Black (5%).

In 2026, 29 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 11 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Waterside Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Netley Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Seward Road (opposite), 60 metres away.

In 2024/25, Waterside Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 7.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Waterside Primary School are Noadswood School (1 mile) and Applemore College (1.5 miles).