The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
- 33% 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- MERSEY VIEW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Maciver (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Crosby Road North, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside, L22 0LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 458m away
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Independent · 624m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Secondary · 952m away
St. Mary's College
Independent · 1.1km away
Olsen House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Waterloo Primary School?
Waterloo Primary School currently has 437 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 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waterloo Primary School?
Waterloo Primary School is in Liverpool, L22 0LD, in the Sefton 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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