Schools in Blackpool, North West (2025)
40 schools · 17,643 students · 31 academy, 6 local authority, 3 independent · median Pupils on roll 397.
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Ranked schools in Blackpool
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 180Westcliff Primary AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 274St George's School A Church of England AcademyBlackpool · Academy Secondary55.5 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 370Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolBlackpool · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 469Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolBlackpool · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
- 564St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, BlackpoolBlackpool · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 657St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolBlackpool · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 757Layton Primary SchoolBlackpool · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 622 students
- 854Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, BlackpoolBlackpool · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 186 students
- 951Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary SchoolBlackpool · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 1050Kincraig Primary SchoolBlackpool · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 1149Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolBlackpool · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 1240Waterloo Primary AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 600 students
- 1339Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 499 students
- 1435Thames Primary AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 1533St Cuthbert's Catholic AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 1631St Mary's Catholic AcademyBlackpool · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,188 students
- 1731Unity Academy BlackpoolBlackpool · Academy All-through29.3 Attainment 8 · 877 students
- 1831Marton Primary Academy and NurseryBlackpool · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 312 students
- 1929Boundary Primary SchoolBlackpool · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 2029Montgomery AcademyBlackpool · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 1,192 students
- 2128Stanley Primary SchoolBlackpool · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 605 students
- 2225Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolBlackpool · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 322 students
- 2325Roseacre Primary AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 540 students
- 2422Westminster Primary AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 397 students
- 2519Christ The King Catholic AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
- 2617St Kentigern's Catholic Primary SchoolBlackpool · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 2716Blackpool Gateway AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 287 students
- 2815Blackpool Aspire AcademyBlackpool · Academy Secondary36.7 Attainment 8 · 799 students
- 2914Armfield AcademyBlackpool · Academy All-through35.6 Attainment 8 · 1,221 students
- 3013Moor Park Primary SchoolBlackpool · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
- 3111Hawes Side AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
- 3210Devonshire Primary AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 3310Revoe Learning AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 3410Highfield Leadership AcademyBlackpool · Academy Secondary30.0 Attainment 8 · 751 students
- 353Mereside Primary AcademyBlackpool · Academy Primary18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 266 students
- 361South Shore AcademyBlackpool · Academy Secondary67.6% Free school meals · 550 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westcliff Primary Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 80.2 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 2 | St George's School A Church of England Academy Blackpool · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 74.3 Top 25% | 55.5 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 3 | Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.4 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 4 | Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 68.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 240 |
| 5 | St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.4 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 6 | St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 57.1 Top 50% | – | 184 |
| 7 | Layton Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 56.7 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 622 |
| 8 | Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.6 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 186 |
| 9 | Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 50.6 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 10 | Kincraig Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 49.6 Lower 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 11 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 49.1 Lower 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 12 | Waterloo Primary Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.5 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 600 |
| 13 | Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 499 |
| 14 | Thames Primary Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 34.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 15 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 16 | St Mary's Catholic Academy Blackpool · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.3 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,188 |
| 17 | Unity Academy Blackpool Blackpool · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 30.6 Lower 50% | 29.3 Attainment 8 | 877 |
| 18 | Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Blackpool · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 30.5 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 312 |
| 19 | Boundary Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 29.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 20 | Montgomery Academy Blackpool · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 28.7 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,192 |
| 21 | Stanley Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 605 |
| 22 | Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 25.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 322 |
| 23 | Roseacre Primary Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 540 |
| 24 | Westminster Primary Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 22.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 397 |
| 25 | Christ The King Catholic Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.9 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 240 |
| 26 | St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 16.7 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 27 | Blackpool Gateway Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.8 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 287 |
| 28 | Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 15.3 Lower 50% | 36.7 Attainment 8 | 799 |
| 29 | Armfield Academy Blackpool · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 13.6 Lower 50% | 35.6 Attainment 8 | 1,221 |
| 30 | Moor Park Primary School Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
| 31 | Hawes Side Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 11.1 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 32 | Devonshire Primary Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 33 | Revoe Learning Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.2 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 34 | Highfield Leadership Academy Blackpool · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 9.8 Lower 50% | 30.0 Attainment 8 | 751 |
| 35 | Mereside Primary Academy Blackpool · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 3.4 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 266 |
| 36 | South Shore Academy Blackpool · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 0.7 Lower 50% | 67.6% Free school meals | 550 |
Other schools in Blackpool
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
3.0
Tower Learning Centre Independent School
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
19 students
2.0
BFC School
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
24 students
–
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
38 students
–
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Blackpool?
Westcliff Primary Academy is the highest-ranked school in Blackpool with a Success Index (England) of 80.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Blackpool?
Blackpool has 40 schools (28 primary, 9 secondary, 2 all-through, 1 sixth form) educating 17,643 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Blackpool?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Blackpool is 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.