Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School vs Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
| Measure | Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Blackpool, North West | Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 2,286 | #1598 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3833 of 15,697 | #12114 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 418 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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/ | mpa.bright-futures.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 30.5).
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 312.
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Marton Primary Academy and Nursery 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 Marton Primary Academy and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 30.5 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 Marton Primary Academy and Nursery?
About 1.5 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. Marton Primary Academy and Nursery: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School and Marton Primary Academy and Nursery rank in North West?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is 448th of 2,286 and Marton Primary Academy and Nursery is 1598th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).