240
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
41%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 15/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Watermill School · All-through · Stoke-on-Trent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
240
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
52%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
41%
Contact
Address
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6JZ
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Website
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Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 240 | 9.1 | 100% | 1% | 52% | 11% | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 238 | 10.3 | 100% | 0% | 49% | 14% | 44% |
| 2022/23 | 234 | 10.4 | 100% | 0% | 54% | 13% | 45% |
| 2021/22 | 235 | 9.6 | 100% | 17% | 58% | 16% | 50% |
| 2020/21 | 228 | 9.3 | 100% | 19% | 60% | — | — |
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