FindMySchool LogoFindMySchool
Blackpool schools collage

2026 Best Primary Schools in Blackpool Area

Schools in the Blackpool built-up area. Blackpool primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 57% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. Layton Primary School, Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, and Westcliff Primary Academy lead the area, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.9/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, compared with the England average of 8%. With 32 schools serving Blackpool, families in Marton, Bispham, North Shore, and Staining have extensive choice across this seaside town. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

All schools in Blackpool
Key Performance Metrics for Blackpool
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Blackpool
57%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Blackpool
4%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Blackpool
78%vsEngland
82%
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Blackpool
6.9/10vsEngland
7.3/10

Top schools in Blackpool

Showing 1-20 of 32 schools

  1. Layton Primary School

    Layton

  2. Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School

    Marton Moss

  3. Westcliff Primary Academy

    Bispham

  5. St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

    Layton

  6. Kincraig Primary School

    Bispham

  7. Holy Family Catholic Primary School

    Layton

  8. Waterloo Primary Academy

    Waterloo

  9. Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School

    Blackpool Town Centre

  10. Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

    Common Edge

  11. Thames Primary Academy

    South Shore

  12. St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

    Marton

  13. Anchorsholme Primary Academy

    Anchorsholme

  14. Stanley Primary School

    Marton

  15. Boundary Primary School

    Grange Park

  16. Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

    Marton

  17. Roseacre Primary Academy

    Mereside

  18. Norbreck Primary Academy

    Norbreck

  19. St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

    Bispham

  20. Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy

    Marton

  21. Devonshire Primary Academy

    South Shore

All 32 primary schools in Blackpool
  1. #1Layton Primary School
  2. #2Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
  3. #3Westcliff Primary Academy
  4. #4St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
  5. #5Kincraig Primary School
  6. #6Holy Family Catholic Primary School
  7. #7Waterloo Primary Academy
  8. #8Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
  9. #9Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
  10. #10Thames Primary Academy
  11. #11St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
  12. #12Anchorsholme Primary Academy
  13. #13Stanley Primary School
  14. #14Boundary Primary School
  15. #15Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
  16. #16Roseacre Primary Academy
  17. #17Norbreck Primary Academy
  18. #18St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
  19. #19Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
  20. #20Devonshire Primary Academy
  21. #21Christ The King Catholic Academy
  22. #22St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
  23. #23Armfield Academy
  24. #24Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
  25. #25Moor Park Primary School
  26. #26Westminster Primary Academy
  27. #27Revoe Learning Academy
  28. #28St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
  29. #29Unity Academy Blackpool
  30. #30Hawes Side Academy
  31. #31Blackpool Gateway Academy
  32. #32Mereside Primary Academy