Blackpool Aspire Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
799 students
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,188 students
| Measure | Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool, North West | St Mary's Catholic Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #481 of 536 | #344 of 536 |
| National rank | #3794 of 4,090 | #2894 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 799 | 1,188 |
| Pupils on roll | 799 | 1,188 |
| Free school meals | 66.6% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.5% | 28.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.2% | 54.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.2 |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackpoolaspireacademy.co.uk/ | www.st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 15.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 799.
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 Blackpool Aspire Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Academy ranks higher (31.3 vs 15.3 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 Blackpool Aspire Academy and St Mary's Catholic Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool Aspire Academy: 799. St Mary's Catholic Academy: 1,188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Aspire Academy and St Mary's Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Blackpool Aspire Academy is 481st of 536 and St Mary's Catholic Academy is 344th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).