Waterloo Road is a British television drama series centered on the lives of students and staff at a comprehensive school named Waterloo Road. It first aired on BBC One on March 9, 2006, and originally ran until March 2015. The show was set initially in Rochdale, England, and later moved its setting to Greenock, Scotland. It was then revived in 2023 with production returning to Greater Manchester. The series deals with various topical issues in Britain within the school setting and has been well-received for its realistic portrayal of school life, with multiple series commissioned through 2026. It focuses on the challenges faced by the school staff and students in a failing comprehensive school, showcasing dramas involving education, social issues, and personal lives.
