Christ The King Catholic Academy vs Devonshire Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
Devonshire Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Academy Blackpool, North West | Devonshire Primary Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1937 of 2,286 | #2160 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14148 of 15,697 | #15213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 240 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 67.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.1% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | ctkacademy.co.uk | www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.9 vs 10.4).
- •Christ The King Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 47%).
- •Devonshire Primary Academy is the larger school with 451 students compared with 240.
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 Christ The King Catholic Academy better than Devonshire Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic Academy ranks higher (18.9 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 Christ The King Catholic Academy and Devonshire Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic Academy: 240. Devonshire Primary Academy: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Academy and Devonshire Primary Academy rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic Academy is 1937th of 2,286 and Devonshire Primary Academy is 2160th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).