Blackpool primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. Kincraig Primary School, Marton Primary Academy and Nursery, and Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School lead the area, 91% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard, nearly double the England average of 8%. With 30 schools serving Blackpool, families in Marton, Bispham, North Shore, and Staining have extensive choice across this seaside town. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #1 | Kincraig Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #5 | Westcliff Primary Academy, Blackpool | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #15 | Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #24 | Moor Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #13 | Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #21 | Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #7 | Christ The King Catholic Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #11 | Boundary Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #28 | Hawes Side Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #9 | Layton Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #22 | St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #23 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #2 | Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #10 | Stanley Primary School, Blackpool | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #17 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #27 | Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #4 | Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #18 | Roseacre Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #19 | Mereside Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #25 | Revoe Learning Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #12 | Devonshire Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #14 | Westminster Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #20 | Thames Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #29 | Blackpool Gateway Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Armfield Academy | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #3 | Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #26 | Unity Academy Blackpool | State | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #16 | Waterloo Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #6 | St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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