Water Hall Primary School is the lead school in the Lakes Academy Trust, which also comprises Knowles Primary School. The school converted to become an academy in September 2016. The predecessor school was graded outstanding at its previous inspection in March 2013. The current interim headteacher is also the director of education for the trust. She took up the interim headteacher role at the start of February 2019. The current deputy headteacher joined the school at the start of January 2019. The trust is overseen by a board of trustees, with a local governing board that oversees the day-to-day running of this school. The chair of the local governing board is a trustee, as is the chief executive officer of the trust. This is larger than the average-sized primary school. Over one third of pupils are disadvantaged, which is well above the national average. Inspection report: Water Hall Primary School, 12–13 February 2019 Page 11 of 14 Nearly half of pupils are from minority ethnic groups and about one third speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils with SEND who are supported by the school is well above average. The proportion of pupils supported by education, health and care plans is slightly below average. About a quarter of pupils join or leave the school at times other than the usual dates for admission. Children in early years are taught in separate Nursery and Reception classes. Currently, 21 children attend the Nursery on a part-time basis, with provision offered for morning or afternoon sessions. In key stage 1, there is a Year 1 class, a mixed-age Years 1 and 2 class and a Year 2 class. In key stage 2, pupils are taught in mixed-age classes: there is a Year 3 class, a mixed-age Years 3 and 4 class, a Year 5 class, a mixed-age Years 5 and 6 class, and a Year 6 class.