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Waterloo Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Waterloo Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Blackpool , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 610 pupils, and a capacity of 656 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

610

Pupils

656

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Waterloo Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Waterloo Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Blackpool. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Blackpool catchment area documents →

Waterloo Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 3AG
Local authority
Blackpool
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
55.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138300

Other Primary Schools in Blackpool

If Waterloo Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackpool are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Waterloo Primary Academy

Is Waterloo Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Waterloo Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 656 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Waterloo Primary Academy?

Admission to Waterloo Primary Academy is managed by Blackpool. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Waterloo Primary Academy cover?

Waterloo Primary Academy is a primary school in Blackpool, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Waterloo Primary Academy?

Waterloo Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.