Special schoolData as of May 2026

Watermill School

Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6JZ

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Pupils

240

Ages

2-16

FSM

47.9%

Capacity

140

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Watermill School

Watermill School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 240 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Turnhurst Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6JZ | More schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Watermill School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — School remains Good
May 2013 — Good (predecessor: Watermill School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Watermill School

What is Watermill School's Ofsted rating?

Watermill School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Watermill School's latest exam results?

Watermill School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Watermill School located?

Watermill School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 6JZ).

How many pupils attend Watermill School?

Watermill School has around 240 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Watermill School with other schools?

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