Waterloo Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Waterloo Primary School currently has around 434 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 35.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.
| Address: | Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 0LD |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sefton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ruth Baldwin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104870 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 434 |
| Number of Boys: | 222 |
| Number of Girls: | 212 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.8% | 8.2% |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Denmark Street , Waterloo L22 9RG | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Waterloo L22 8QF | - not rated | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Waterloo L22 8QF | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Merchant Taylors Junior School for Girls' and Pre-Prep 134 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TH | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St. Mary's College St. Mary's College , Everest Road L23 5TW | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.