Best Schools in Blackpool
90 schools in Blackpool
Key Facts
- Blackpool is home to 90 schools, with 90.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Blackpool have 54.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 12,128 pupils across 41 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Blackpool have a Progress 8 score of -0.67 and an Attainment 8 score of 39.98, below the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively, with 46.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- In Blackpool, the pupil-teacher ratio is 19.60 in primary schools and 17.87 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £8,425 and £9,276 respectively, highlighting variations in educational resources across sectors.
Top Nurseries in Blackpool
39 nurseries in Blackpool
Top Secondary Schools in Blackpool
8 secondary schools in Blackpool
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Blackpool, FY4 4PH
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.38
Attainment 852.7
Eng+Maths83%
Pupils1,032
SM
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Ofsted
Good
Blackpool, FY3 7EQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.70
Attainment 842.0
Eng+Maths51%
Pupils1,184
Montgomery Academy
Ofsted
Good
Blackpool, FY2 0AZ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.92
Attainment 835.6
Eng+Maths37%
Pupils1,174
Armfield Academy
Ofsted
Good
Blackpool, FY4 1TL
All-through · Ages 3–16
Progress 8-1.11
Attainment 835.2
KS2 Expected–
Pupils1,215
Top Special Schools in Blackpool
1 special schools in Blackpool
Frequently Asked Questions
Blackpool has 90 schools, including 43 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 39 nurseries, 6 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 84% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.94 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,876 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.