Which is the best primary school in Blackpool?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool ranks first of 29 ranked primary schools in Blackpool, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Blackpool ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Blackpool?

29 primary schools in Blackpool published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Blackpool, ranked

The 29 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
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5%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
2
Westcliff Primary Academy
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30%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
3
Kincraig Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
4
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
5
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
6
Unity Academy Blackpool
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
7
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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0%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
8
Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
9
Waterloo Primary Academy
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1%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
10
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
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0%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
11
Layton Primary School
Community school

24%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
12
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
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4%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
13
Thames Primary Academy
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6%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
14
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
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11%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
15
Westminster Primary Academy
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0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
16
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
17
Roseacre Primary Academy
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1%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
18
Boundary Primary School
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7%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
19
Stanley Primary School
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2%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
20
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
21
Christ The King Catholic Academy
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0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
22
Devonshire Primary Academy
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0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
23
Revoe Learning Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
24
Armfield Academy
Free schools

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
25
Blackpool Gateway Academy
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4%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
26
Moor Park Primary School
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0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
27
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
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0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
28
Hawes Side Academy
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0%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
29
Mereside Primary Academy
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0%

higher standard

18%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Blackpool?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool ranks first of 29 ranked primary schools in Blackpool, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Blackpool ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Blackpool?: 29 primary schools in Blackpool published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.