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Waterside Academy
Sefton·Not applicable·North West·Academy alternative provision sponsor led·L30 2QQ
URN: 150834InadequateOfsted published 10 Jul 2023
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School information
| URN | 150834 |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jason Webb |
| Trust | THE PEOPLE'S LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | L30 2QQ |
| Latest pupils | 87 |
| FSM eligible | 66.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Daleacre Campus, Daleacre Drive, Bootle, Liverpool, Merseyside, L30 2QQ
www.watersideacademy.co.ukView local authority page1512575985| DfE number | 1103 |
| UKPRN | 10094947 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Inadequate
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | SWK |
| Inspection date | 16 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2023 |