Best schools in Blackpool
School choice should be read alongside area score because catchment heat maps can flatten real differences. This ranking covers 37 schools in the Blackpool local authority. Postcode area FY1 has the highest average school score (41.0 across 6 schools), while FY3 sits at the lower end (31.1). 86% of ranked Blackpool schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 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 | Thames Primary Academy | 43.8 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | 42 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Boundary Primary School | 36.6 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | 36.1 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | St Mary's Catholic Academy | 35.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 16 | Westminster Primary Academy | 34.3 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Norbreck Primary Academy | 32.6 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 30.3 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Montgomery Academy | 23.7 | Good | Secondary |
| 20 | Roseacre Primary Academy | 23.6 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Stanley Primary School | 21.4 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | 20.7 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School | 20.1 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Armfield Academy | 19.8 | Good | All-through |
| 25 | Christ The King Catholic Academy | 18 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Blackpool Gateway Academy | 14.8 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Revoe Learning Academy | 13.9 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Moor Park Primary School | 12.9 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Blackpool Aspire Academy | 11.7 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 30 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | 11.7 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Blackpool
What is the best school in Blackpool?
Layton Primary School is the top-ranked school in Blackpool overall (LocaleIQ score 93.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 65% · higher 24%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Blackpool?
Layton Primary School leads the Blackpool primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 93.9). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 65% · higher 24%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Blackpool primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Blackpool?
St George's School A Church of England Academy leads the Blackpool secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 74.3). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 55.5. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Blackpool secondary schools.
Which schools in Blackpool are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
2 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.
Which area of Blackpool has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, FY1 has the strongest cluster — 41.0 average across 6 ranked schools. FY3 sits at the lower end (31.1 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.
How many schools are ranked in Blackpool?
This ranking covers 37 schools (primary and secondary) in the Blackpool comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.