Waterloo Primary Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Waterloo Primary Academy.

Blackpool, FY43AG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
21 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Waterloo Road
Blackpool, FY43AG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138300
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 3AG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ZEST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
656 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
608
Free School Meals
55.7% (339 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 106.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
68
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
608 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusivity Respect Kindness Aspiration Achievement Community

Head Teacher's Message

Welcomes visitors and emphasizes inclusivity, a safe and welcoming environment, a rich and varied curriculum, strong home–school partnerships, and helping every child fulfil their potential to become confident, capable citizens.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Athletics Football Dance Multi-sports Basketball Reading club

Sports

Athletics Football Basketball

Facilities

The Haven pastoral support centre

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery approach to teaching across the curriculum Explicit vocabulary teaching Embedded retrieval practice Curriculum underpinned by cognitive science Knowledge-rich content Broad range of subjects Tailored support to access high-quality teaching when needed

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After-school clubs begin immediately after school and finish at 4:20pm. Children remain in the school’s care until they are collected by a parent or carer, or until agreed arrangements for walking home are in place. Children in Years 5 and 6 may walk home independently only when written permission has been provided by their parent or carer. Clubs operate on a half-termly basis and may be subject to cancellation; notice will be given via the school app or by telephone.

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