Watermore Primary School

Despite the other reviews, it is in fact a wonderful place for your children to be educated. The knowledge that the children have and can convey to others is incredible. The children are happy and thoroughly enjoy coming to school. They have a wealth of after-school opportunities that cover all bases for children's extracurricular likes and dislikes. The children are supported to achieve at every step. The school put on events throughout the year that invite the local community to partake and really create a sense of 'togetherness' within the village. It really is a great school.

Despite others' reviews, this is a truly wonderful place. Children are cared for and academically challenged. The building has a sense of happiness and joy, and pupils speak so highly of the place, they leave excited and brimming with knowledge. The changes in the curriculum have engaged children with their learning and the events that they hold, welcome the community in to share the experiences of the school.

This school is beyond awful. Academically they're fab, you can't argue with their results. But that is at the expense of the children's mental health. If you have a child that's bullied or has SEND they're awful. 3 children have left from year 5 since September due to the school's lack of behaviour management. Another has a parent trying to have their child moved. The head lies and doesn't take criticism well. When I moved my children and popped in to grab a few bits of theirs she walked out her office, looked at me and then turned away without even acknowledgeing that I was there or asking how the kids were. The deputy head, who is amazing, came straight over asking about them. They may be rated Ofsted outstanding, but they've not been inspected for 10 years!! They wouldn't be an outstanding school now. I'm pretty certain of that. When parents asked why I was moving my children, the overwhelming responses where that they also thought the school had gone downhill and weren't happy. I spoke to parents who are friends with children in multiple year groups. My children have now moved. The difference in them is incredible. I've gone from tears every morning to them skipping in with barely a backward glance. There was persistent bullying to multiple children, both emotional and physical. The school have zero control. I thought so hard about posting this. But I'd advise all parents to think very hard before sending your children here.