Waterloo Primary Academy Catchment Area
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.
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.
Layton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY3 7DX
Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · FY3 0BW
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · FY2 0HH
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · FY4 5DS
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · FY1 3NX
Kincraig Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY2 0HN
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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.