Best Private Schools in Blackpool
6 private schools found
Key Facts
- Blackpool has 6 independent schools, making up 6.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 89 pupils.
- All inspected independent schools in Blackpool achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 0 Outstanding and 4 Good out of 4 inspected.
- In Blackpool's independent schools, 18.0% of pupils have special educational needs, compared to the national average of 13.0%, and none are eligible for free school meals.
- Attainment 8 scores in Blackpool's independent schools average 7.92, and only 3.6% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in both English and maths, significantly below national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 private schools in Blackpool, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.94 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 7.9 | 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.