Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School vs St George's School A Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.1 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
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,038 students
| Measure | Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Blackpool, North West | St George's School A Church of England Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #448 of 2,286 | #91 of 536 |
| National rank | #3833 of 15,697 | #825 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 418 | 1,038 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 1,038 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-nicholas-blackpool.org.uk/ | stgeorgesblackpool.com/ |
The verdict
- •St George's School A Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 70.4).
- •St George's School A Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 418.
- •Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St George's School A Church of England 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 St George's School A Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St George's School A Church of England Academy ranks higher (74.3 vs 70.4 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 Nicholas CofE Primary School and St George's School A Church of England Academy?
About 2.1 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. St George's School A Church of England Academy: 1,038. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School and St George's School A Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is 448th of 2,286 and St George's School A Church of England Academy is 91st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).