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Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
School Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.2 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
415
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 93.2 indicates it outperforms 93% of schools, reflecting a positive reputation in the community. However, only 8% of students reached a higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
Gypsy/Roma6.3%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
White Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.77879, -3.01363 · FY4 5DS
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN119594
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2016.
Is Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School a good school?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School scores 93.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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