Best Primary Schools in Blackpool
41 primary schools found
Key Facts
- Blackpool has 41 primary schools, accounting for 45.6% of the total 90 schools in the area, with 12,128 pupils being educated across these institutions.
- Ofsted inspections in Blackpool show 90.9% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 3 Outstanding and 17 Good out of 22 inspected schools.
- In Blackpool's primary schools, 42.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.1% have special educational needs, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.60.
- Blackpool's primary schools have a persistent absence rate of 19.7%, with 54.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 and spending per pupil totalling £8,425.
Moor Park Primary School
Blackpool, FY2 0LY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils373
P/T Ratio17.8
Mereside Primary Academy
Blackpool, FY4 4RR
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence7.1%
Pupils284
P/T Ratio18.1
BFC School
Blackpool, FY1 6JJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils20
P/T Ratio–
Boundary Primary School
Blackpool, FY3 7RW
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils445
P/T Ratio23.7
LA
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Blackpool, FY3 7UN
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils38
P/T Ratio–
TL
Tower Learning Centre Independent School
FY1 3QE
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils15
P/T Ratio–
Layton Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Blackpool, FY3 7DX
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence6.5%
Pupils619
P/T Ratio19.5
Highfurlong School
Blackpool, FY3 7LS
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils124
P/T Ratio8.3
KP
Kincraig Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackpool, FY2 0HN
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected96%
Absence5.2%
Pupils240
P/T Ratio16.6
MP
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Blackpool, FY4 5LY
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence6.8%
Pupils326
P/T Ratio17.0
SJ
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Blackpool, FY1 6RD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils458
P/T Ratio21.8
Westcliff Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Blackpool, FY2 9BY
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence3.6%
Pupils245
P/T Ratio23.9
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Blackpool, FY4 5DS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence5.3%
Pupils415
P/T Ratio21.0
Devonshire Primary Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Blackpool, FY3 8AF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence6.6%
Pupils455
P/T Ratio20.5
Stanley Primary School
Blackpool, FY3 9UT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils584
P/T Ratio20.4
Christ The King Catholic Academy
Blackpool, FY3 7FG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.0%
Pupils243
P/T Ratio17.3
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Blackpool, FY1 2SD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils211
P/T Ratio24.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 43 primary schools in Blackpool, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,425 | £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.