# Waterloo Primary Academy — Blackpool, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jenny Brown

## Contact

- **Address:** Waterloo Primary Academy, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 3AG
- **Phone:** 01253 315370
- **Website:** http://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/blackpool/waterloo-primary-academy-13675

## About

Waterloo Primary Academy is a special school where children show respect and kindness to one another and value the world around them. We believe strongly that our children deserve the best possible chances in life and that they learn best when there are strong links between home and school. Our vision is to ensure that Waterloo is a home where every member of the school family is known, loved and valued and a place where we can all learn, grow & flourish together and achieve amazing things.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Waterloo Primary Academy is a Hidden Gem!: We moved to Blackpool last year and were worried about finding a good school for our daughter. Waterloo Primary Academy has exceeded all our expectations! The staff are friendly and supportive, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. We love the emphasis on kindness and respect that the school promotes. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great school, but a few hiccups: My son has been at Waterloo Primary Academy for a year now, and overall we're very pleased with the school. The teachers are great, and the school's focus on kindness and respect is wonderful. However, we've had a few issues with communication from the school, and the playground can get a bit crowded during playtime. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Waterloo Primary Academy is a wonderful community!: We've been at Waterloo Primary Academy for a few months now, and it's been a great experience. The school has a real sense of community, and the staff are all very supportive. We love the emphasis on literacy and numeracy, and our child is making great progress. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great school with wonderful staff: My son went to Waterloo Primary Academy a few years ago, and we had a great experience. The staff are all very dedicated and supportive, and the school's focus on kindness and respect is wonderful. We're still in touch with some of the teachers, and they're always happy to chat and catch up. *(Jun 2020)*

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