Best Primary Schools in Blackpool
2 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Blackpool, 2 schools (50.0% of 4) have an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding, with 100.0% achieving this compared to the national average of 90.0%.
- The 2 inspected primary schools in Blackpool have 1 Outstanding and 1 Good rating, with no schools rated as Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
- Blackpool's primary schools have 371 pupils, with 31.7% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a spending per pupil of £13,082.
- The primary schools in Blackpool have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.59, 51.7% of pupils meet the KS2 expected standard, and 12.7% have persistent absence, lower than the national rate of 20.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Blackpool?
There are 2 primary schools in Blackpool, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Blackpool?
Blackpool has 1 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Blackpool ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Blackpool perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Blackpool, 52% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Blackpool primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Blackpool is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Blackpool?
When choosing a primary school in Blackpool, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 52% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £13,082 | £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.