Waterloo Primary Academy
URN: 138300 • Blackpool FY4 3AG
Overview
- Name
- Waterloo Primary Academy
- URN
- 138300
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ZEST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenny Brown (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01253315370
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waterloo Road, Blackpool FY4 3AG
Summary
Waterloo Primary Academy, located in Blackpool, is a mixed academy converter catering to 610 students, with a capacity of 656. The school is committed to fostering a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to show respect and kindness. The ethos of the academy revolves around strong partnerships between home and school, ensuring that every child feels known, valued, and supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Waterloo Primary Academy is designed to be rich and varied, aiming to inspire a love of learning and help students reach their full potential. The dedicated staff focus on understanding each child's unique needs and aspirations, providing tailored support to promote academic and personal growth. The school champions inclusivity, ensuring that all children receive the education necessary for their future success.
Waterloo Primary Academy actively engages with parents and the local community, believing that collaboration is key to a child's educational experience. The school encourages visits for prospective families, offering opportunities to meet staff and learn more about the supportive and nurturing environment that defines the Waterloo experience.
The curriculum at Waterloo Primary Academy is designed to be rich and varied, aiming to inspire a love of learning and help students reach their full potential. The dedicated staff focus on understanding each child's unique needs and aspirations, providing tailored support to promote academic and personal growth. The school champions inclusivity, ensuring that all children receive the education necessary for their future success.
Waterloo Primary Academy actively engages with parents and the local community, believing that collaboration is key to a child's educational experience. The school encourages visits for prospective families, offering opportunities to meet staff and learn more about the supportive and nurturing environment that defines the Waterloo experience.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Home Page (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Prospectus 2025-26 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ZEST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 656
- Pupils
- 610
- Boys
- 311
- Girls
- 299
- FSM %
- 55.80
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 610 | 311 | 299 | 656 | 55.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 608 | 309 | 299 | 656 | 54.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 618 | 306 | 312 | 656 | 54.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 618 | 306 | 312 | 656 | 54.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 602 | 299 | 303 | 656 | 51.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 664 | 333 | 331 | 656 | 47.80 |
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