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Waterloo Primary School
Worthington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.0 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
344
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may also be factors to consider, given the school's LocaleIQ score, which suggests it performs better than 18% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.8%
Asian Pakistani24.4%
Mixed Other6.4%
Mixed W+B African4.7%
Asian Indian4.7%
Black Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black African1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
White Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.49923, -2.10524 · OL7 9NA
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN144698
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.waterloo.tameside.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterloo Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Waterloo Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2022.
Is Waterloo Primary School a good school?
Waterloo Primary School scores 18.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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