Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School vs Hawes Side Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Blackpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Hawes Side Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
340 students
| Measure | Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Blackpool, North West | Hawes Side Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 2,286 | #2146 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3833 of 15,697 | #15134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 54% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.st-nicholas-blackpool.org.uk/ | www.hawes-side.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 11.1).
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 40%).
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 340.
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Hawes Side 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 Nicholas CofE Primary School better than Hawes Side Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 11.1 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 Nicholas CofE Primary School and Hawes Side Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School: 418. Hawes Side Academy: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School and Hawes Side Academy rank in North West?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is 448th of 2,286 and Hawes Side Academy is 2146th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).