Best primary schools in Blackpool
School choice should be read alongside area score because catchment heat maps can flatten real differences. This ranking covers 32 primary schools in the Blackpool local authority. Postcode area FY1 has the highest average school score (41.0 across 6 schools), while FY4 sits at the lower end (30.8). 91% of ranked Blackpool primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Blackpool on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Blackpool comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Blackpool ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | 42 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Boundary Primary School | 36.6 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | 36.1 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Westminster Primary Academy | 34.3 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Norbreck Primary Academy | 32.6 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 30.3 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Roseacre Primary Academy | 23.6 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Stanley Primary School | 21.4 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | 20.7 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School | 20.1 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Armfield Academy | 19.8 | Good | All-through |
| 22 | Christ The King Catholic Academy | 18 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Blackpool Gateway Academy | 14.8 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Revoe Learning Academy | 13.9 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Moor Park Primary School | 12.9 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | 11.7 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Devonshire Primary Academy | 11.4 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Hawes Side Academy | 11.1 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Waterloo Primary Academy | 7.5 | Requires improvement | Primary |
| 30 | Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | 7.2 | Requires improvement | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Blackpool
What is the best primary school in Blackpool?
Layton Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Blackpool (LocaleIQ score 93.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 65% · higher 24%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Blackpool primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Blackpool?
St George's School A Church of England Academy tops the Blackpool secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 74.3). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 55.5. See the full secondary school ranking for Blackpool for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Blackpool have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Blackpool: Layton Primary School (KS2 expected 65%, higher 24%); Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School (KS2 expected 75%, higher 8%); Westcliff Primary Academy (KS2 expected 79%, higher 30%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Blackpool are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
2 primary schools in the Blackpool ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Layton Primary School, Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Blackpool?
This ranking covers 32 primary schools in the Blackpool comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Blackpool has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, FY1 has the strongest cluster — 41.0 average across 6 ranked primary schools. FY4 sits at the lower end (30.8 average). School choice should be read alongside area score because catchment heat maps can flatten real differences. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.