- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
62 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 418
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Schools in FY4
A postcode district in Blackpool
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: FY4 is a postcode district in Blackpool with 11 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3011 primary · 6 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All FY4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in FY4
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in FY4
11 in FY4, best first
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Blackpool, FY4 5DF · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
26 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 186
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 312
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Top Secondary Schools in FY4
6 in FY4, best first
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Blackpool, FY4 4PH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
298 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 1,038
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
180 first choices, 159 offers made
Met the standard at 1145%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,221
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
121 first choices, 185 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 16.4%
- Pupils
- 751
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Nurseries in FY4
14 in FY4, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge
Blackpool, FY4 2QR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School
Blackpool, FY4 1PU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hawes Side Nursery
Blackpool, FY4 3HZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in FY4
2 in FY4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Spen Brook School
Fy4 5aj · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Maple School
Blackpool, FY4 4RR · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 35.9%
- Pupils
- 49
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Private Schools in FY4
1 in FY4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Spen Brook School
Fy4 5aj · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in FY4, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good20
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate2
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in FY4 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every FY4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
FY4 has 30 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in FY4
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about FY4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in FY4?
FY4 has 30 schools, including 11 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in FY4?
The highest-ranked schools in FY4 on Eduscope are Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, St George's School A Church of England Academy, Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in FY4?
There is 1 independent school in FY4, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in FY4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in FY4 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.