Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School vs Unity Academy Blackpool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km 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
Unity Academy Blackpool
Blackpool · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
877 students
| Measure | Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Blackpool, North West | Unity Academy Blackpool Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1775 of 2,286 | #349 of 536 |
| National rank | #13174 of 15,697 | #2936 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 322 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 322 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 62.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 32.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bisphamendowed.co.uk | www.unity.blackpool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Unity Academy Blackpool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.6 vs 25.0).
- •Unity Academy Blackpool does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 52%).
- •Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Unity Academy Blackpool is the larger school with 877 students compared with 322.
- •Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Unity Academy Blackpool 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 Unity Academy Blackpool?
On the Success Index (England), Unity Academy Blackpool ranks higher (30.6 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 Unity Academy Blackpool?
About 1.4 km 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. Unity Academy Blackpool: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School and Unity Academy Blackpool rank in North West?
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School is 1775th of 2,286 and Unity Academy Blackpool is 349th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).