Waterside Primary Academy
School Name: Waterside Primary Academy Address: Blackhorse Avenue, Waterside, Chesham, Waterside Primary Academy, Black Horse Avenue Town/City: Chesham County: Buckinghamshire Postcode: HP5 1QU Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01494 786608 Website: https://www.watersideprimaryacademy.org/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2022 Trust: Kings Education Trust Sponsor: Kings Education Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Jacqui Blackmore
Capacity: 242
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 225 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.8%
URN: 149097
DfE Number: 825/2054
UKPRN: 10090414
UPRN: 100081184714
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Chesham and Amersham (E14001162)
Electoral Ward: Chesham South (E05015946)
Easting & Northing: 496818E, 200585N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 41' 46.71" N 0° 36' 1.57" W
Plus Code: 9C3XM9WX+GR
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Pamela Duncan - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
- Mr Michael Elliot - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
- Ms Libbie Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2025.
- Miss Libbie Jones - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 13 October 2025.
- Mrs Noreen Nawaz - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
- Mrs Joanna Louise Pearce - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 November 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2027.