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Waterloo Primary School

Sefton, L22 0LDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Waterloo Primary School

Waterloo Primary School in Sefton holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade. The school was last inspected in 2022, when inspectors judged overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision all as Good. This upward trajectory is backed by solid academic outcomes: the school’s Key Stage 2 results place it above the local authority average of 59, with a score that reflects strong pupil progress. Given that only six out of 74 primary schools in Sefton are rated Outstanding, Waterloo’s Good rating puts it in a credible position for families seeking a reliable state option. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 86 applications for 43 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 41 first-preference offers made. That level of demand suggests parents locally trust what the school is delivering academically.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrosby Road North, Liverpool, Sefton, L22 0LD
HeadteacherSarah Maciver
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils437
Free School Meals (FSM)33.4%
School Capacity437 / 420 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosICT SuiteMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsFootballCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

After-school care

15:10-17:50

Source: waterlooprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterloo Primary School

Waterloo Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.