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Waterloo Primary Academy
Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AG, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.2 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
610
Capacity
656
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs well compared to the national average, placing it in the top 36% of schools in the UK. However, the recent Ofsted report rated the school as requiring improvement, indicating areas that need development. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it faces significant challenges, being better than only 8% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
White Other3.9%
Asian Other3.6%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.80067, -3.03581 · FY4 3AG
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN138300
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterloo Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Waterloo Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Waterloo Primary Academy a good school?
Waterloo Primary Academy scores 8.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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