Springmead Primary School vs Waterside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springmead Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Waterside Academy
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
| Measure | Springmead Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England | Waterside Academy Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1114 of 1,872 | #1176 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9243 of 15,697 | #9719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Welwyn Garden City | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.springmead.herts.sch.uk | www.waterside.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Springmead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 42.0).
- •Waterside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 52%).
- •Springmead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
- •Springmead Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 166.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Springmead Primary School better than Waterside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Springmead Primary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 42.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Springmead Primary School and Waterside Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springmead Primary School: 248. Waterside Academy: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springmead Primary School and Waterside Academy rank in East of England?
Springmead Primary School is 1114th of 1,872 and Waterside Academy is 1176th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).