Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School vs Devonshire Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Blackpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Devonshire Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Blackpool, North West | Devonshire Primary Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #966 of 2,286 | #2160 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7839 of 15,697 | #15213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 53.1% | 67.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohnsblackpool.co.uk | www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 10.4).
- •Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 47%).
- •Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Devonshire Primary Academy is the larger school with 451 students compared with 207.
- •Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Devonshire Primary 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 Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School better than Devonshire Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.6 vs 10.4 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 St John's Church of England Primary School and Devonshire Primary Academy?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School: 207. Devonshire Primary Academy: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School and Devonshire Primary Academy rank in North West?
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School is 966th of 2,286 and Devonshire Primary Academy is 2160th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).