Waterloo Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waterloo Road Blackpool Lancashire FY4 3AG |
| Phone | 01253315370 |
| Reference Number | 138300 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 608 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.82%
Girls: 49.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| 2 | 43 | 25 | 68 |
| 3 | 41 | 38 | 79 |
| 4 | 45 | 39 | 84 |
| 5 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
| 6 | 49 | 40 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.7% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-02-20 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-02-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Waterloo Primary School | ||
| 2011-07-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-07-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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0.4 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
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0.44 miles |
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Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
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0.48 miles |
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Blackpool Gateway Academy
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0.53 miles |
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Revoe Learning Academy
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0.56 miles |
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BFC School
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0.62 miles |
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Hawes Side Academy
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0.67 miles |
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Thames Primary Academy
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0.86 miles |
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Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
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0.92 miles |
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Stanley Primary School
Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9UT |
1.13 miles |
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St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
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1.25 miles |
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Roseacre Primary Academy
Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2PF |
1.25 miles |
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Tower Learning Centre Independent School
316 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3QE |
1.26 miles |
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Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DF |
1.27 miles |
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Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3NX |
1.27 miles |
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Mereside Primary Academy
Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR |
1.31 miles |
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Devonshire Primary Academy
Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8AF |
1.48 miles |
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Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
School Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS |
1.76 miles |
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Christ The King Catholic Academy
Rodwell Walk, Grange Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7FG |
1.96 miles |
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Layton Primary School
Meyler Avenue, Layton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7DX |
2.08 miles |
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South Shore Academy
St Annes Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AR |
0.46 miles |
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Spen Brook School
(former Hawes Side Library), Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5AJ |
0.47 miles |
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Park Community Academy
158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF |
0.79 miles |
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Woodlands School
Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF |
0.82 miles |
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St George's School A Church of England Academy
Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PH |
0.88 miles |
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Armfield Academy
488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TL |
0.92 miles |
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Highfield Leadership Academy
Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ |
0.93 miles |
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The Maple School
Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR |
1.13 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Academy
St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQ |
1.91 miles |
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Unity Academy Blackpool
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TS |
2.44 miles |
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Lancashire Alternative Provision
30 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7UN |
2.51 miles |
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Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
2.65 miles |
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Highfurlong School
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
2.65 miles |
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The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LR |
2.84 miles |
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Baines School
Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8BE |
3 miles |
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Poplar House School
24-26 Lytham St Annes Road East, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1UR |
3.22 miles |
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Red Rose School
28-30 North Promenade, St Annes on Sea, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 2NQ |
3.35 miles |
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St Anne's College Grammar School
293 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1HN |
3.63 miles |
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Montgomery Academy
All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0AZ |
3.8 miles |
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Hodgson Academy
Moorland Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU |
3.94 miles |