Devonshire Primary Academy vs Tower Learning Centre Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 407 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
Tower Learning Centre Independent School
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
19 students
| Measure | Devonshire Primary Academy Blackpool, North West | Tower Learning Centre Independent School Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2160 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #15213 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 451 | 19 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 19 |
| Free school meals | 67.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 7.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 2.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/ | www.tower-learning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Devonshire Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.4 vs 3.0).
- •Devonshire Primary Academy is the larger school with 451 students compared with 19.
- •Devonshire Primary Academy is a academy school while Tower Learning Centre Independent School is a independent 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 Devonshire Primary Academy better than Tower Learning Centre Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), Devonshire Primary Academy ranks higher (10.4 vs 3.0 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 Devonshire Primary Academy and Tower Learning Centre Independent School?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonshire Primary Academy: 451. Tower Learning Centre Independent School: 19. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonshire Primary Academy and Tower Learning Centre Independent School rank in North West?
Devonshire Primary Academy is 2160th of 2,286 and Tower Learning Centre Independent School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).