Waverley Junior Academy

A good free schools school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Waverley Junior Academy.

Rotherham, S608DD Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 July 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Waverley Walk
Rotherham, S608DD
Phone
1143570150
Website
waverleyjunioracademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147871
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Waverley Walk, Rotherham, S60 8DD
Website
www.waverleyjunioracademy.org
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
446 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
537
Free School Meals
10.6% (57 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.4 (11.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
537 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Striving for Excellence; Empowering Achievement; Shaping Learning"

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Drama Dance Love of Reading Gardening Craft Mindfulness Construction Cricket

Sports

Athletics Archery Badminton Basketball Cricket Dodgeball Football Handball Hockey Lacrosse Netball Rounders Table Tennis Tag Rugby

Facilities

Integrated Resource (ARC) with sensory room Pupil kitchen Break out learning areas

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After-School Club Programme run by Ballers Sports Coaching: Monday to Friday, 3pm–6pm. 1 hour £6, 2 hours £10, 3 hours £14. Booking manager: Clare Linley ([email protected]). Timings and prices may be subject to change.

SEND Provision

Integrated Resource (ARC) at Waverley Junior Academy provides integrated and bespoke provision for pupils who have an Education and Health Care Plan, have a diagnosis of autism and who are capable of accessing aspects of a mainstream academic curriculum. The ARC includes a sensory room, a pupil kitchen and break out learning areas. Admission to the Integrated Resource is agreed with the academy through the Local Authority’s SEND processes. Staff have Autism Awareness training and the resource supports main curriculum with life skills, social interaction and independence.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £4.00 per session; bookings in advance via email; payments via School Gateway or government tax-free childcare vouchers. After-School Club (Ballers Sports Coaching): 1 hour £6, 2 hours £10, 3 hours £14; timings 3pm–6pm; bookings managed by Clare Linley ([email protected]).

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