Waterloo Primary Academy

About Waterloo Primary Academy

Waterloo Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Blackpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 610 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 656 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Waterloo Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jenny Brown, it falls under Blackpool local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8978th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 23 in Blackpool.

Waterloo Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 65 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Waterloo Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Blackpool, Waterloo Primary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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