The Waterloo School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
81
AGES
5 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/03/2025)
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77%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
39.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
1.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
72.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Warfield Avenue
Waterlooville
PO7 7JJ
02392255956

School Description

Pupils are exuberantly proud of their school. Adults get to know pupils well. Everyone is valued as a unique individual. This creates a culture of belonging and acceptance, where pupils are safe and well cared for. Pupils understand what is expected of them. Routines and expectations for learning are very clear. Pupils follow their class rules and behave well. This means that they learn and achieve well. The school has an emphasis on being mentally and physically fit and healthy. The ‘must do, can do, move it’ approach means that pupils benefit from frequent opportunities to be active outside. They particularly enjoy the outdoor play equipment. Pupils learn to label their emotions and develop a personal toolkit of strategies that help them to regulate their behaviour. Staff carefully manage any occasions where a pupil becomes dysregulated so that they quickly return to learning. As part of the wider curriculum offer, younger pupils participate in adventurous outdoor activities and learn to work safely with tools. The highlight of many pupils’ week is trampolining or swimming sessions. Older pupils have the opportunity to achieve a recognised sailing qualification through sailing sessions. These activities help pupils to develop their confidence and resilience and become responsible young citizens.

The Waterloo School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“Parent review”


In my experience as a parent, there is a lack of understanding of the child’s needs and not very supportive.
76% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 18% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 29% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 35% Agree 47% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 76% Strongly Agree 6% Agree 6% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 12% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>76, "strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 18% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 24% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>24, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 12% Strongly Agree 53% Agree 12% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 24% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>12, "strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>24, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 12% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 29% Agree 41% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 29% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 12% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 24% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>24, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 12% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 35% Agree 29% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 24% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Yes 76% No 24% {"yes"=>76, "no"=>24} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025

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