Devonshire Primary Academy vs Westminster Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
Westminster Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Devonshire Primary Academy Blackpool, North West | Westminster Primary Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2160 of 2,286 | #1860 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15213 of 15,697 | #13646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 451 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 67.1% | 71% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 60% |
| 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 | www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/ | www.westminsterprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westminster Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.3 vs 10.4).
- •Westminster Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 47%).
- •Devonshire Primary Academy is the larger school with 451 students compared with 397.
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 Westminster Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westminster Primary Academy ranks higher (22.3 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 Devonshire Primary Academy and Westminster Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonshire Primary Academy: 451. Westminster Primary Academy: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonshire Primary Academy and Westminster Primary Academy rank in North West?
Devonshire Primary Academy is 2160th of 2,286 and Westminster Primary Academy is 1860th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).