The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 344
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damian Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Worthington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanon Burrows CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Limes School
Independent · 406m away
Oasis Academy Broadoak
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Safe Start School
Independent · 1.5km away
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Waterloo Primary School?
Waterloo Primary School currently has 344 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterloo Primary School take?
Waterloo Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waterloo Primary School?
Waterloo Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9NA, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waterloo Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Waterloo Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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