Waterloo Primary Academy

PrimaryAGES 3-11Academy converter
Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 3AG 01253315370 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils610
OfstedRequires Improvement
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)70%
FSM55.2%
RegionBlackpool
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
70%
KS2 combined results are at or above the national average (60%).
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
70% +10pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
82% +9pp
Reading
Nat: 71%
71%
Writing
Nat: 73%
85% +12pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
83% +13pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
80% -1pp
Science
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading82%52%107
Writing71%1%
Maths85%36%107
Grammar / Spelling83%44%107
Science80%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 21/11/2023
Requires Improvement
Grade 3
21/11/2023
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
569 pupils / 630 capacity
569
Pupils on Roll
630
Capacity
90%
% Filled
61
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
55.2
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
15.1
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
23.4
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
1
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2547%56%70%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.