Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School vs Montgomery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 748 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Blackpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
Montgomery Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,192 students
| Measure | Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Blackpool, North West | Montgomery Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1775 of 2,286 | #367 of 536 |
| National rank | #13174 of 15,697 | #3030 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 322 | 1,192 |
| Pupils on roll | 322 | 1,192 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bisphamendowed.co.uk | www.montgomeryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.7 vs 25.0).
- •Montgomery Academy is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 322.
- •Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Montgomery Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School better than Montgomery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Montgomery Academy ranks higher (28.7 vs 25.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School and Montgomery Academy?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School: 322. Montgomery Academy: 1,192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School and Montgomery Academy rank in North West?
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School is 1775th of 2,286 and Montgomery Academy is 367th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).