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Waterloo Primary School

Tameside, OL7 9NAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#12,337
of 13,686 nationally

About Waterloo Primary School

Waterloo Primary School in Tameside is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 450 pupils but currently enrols 344, meaning it is not yet full. However, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 56 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. Of those, 26 were first-preference applications, and 26 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that almost every family who put it first secured a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 52%, which is significantly above the national average and indicates a catchment with higher-than-average economic disadvantage. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as schools with high FSM rates often face additional challenges.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWorthington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 9NA
HeadteacherDamian Harris
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils344
Free School Meals (FSM)52.0%
School Capacity344 / 450 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolPlaying FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallSports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketDanceAthleticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: waterloo.tameside.sch.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.