Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Blackpool 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 51 schools across Blackpool. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Blackpool has 51 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 47 with a published Ofsted inspection, 6 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 85% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Blackpool follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

51
Total schools
6
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
57.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
25.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
2. Kincraig Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
3. St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Primary
 Good 75 View school
4. Westcliff Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
5. St George's School A Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
6. Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
7. Layton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 72 View school
8. Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 66 View school
9. St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Primary
 Good 63 View school
10. Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 62 View school
11. Thames Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 60 View school
12. Christ The King Catholic Academy
Primary
 Good 59 View school
13. Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 58 View school
14. Roseacre Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 58 View school
15. Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Primary
 Good 58 View school
16. Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 57 View school
17. Westminster Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 57 View school
18. St Mary's Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
19. Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary
 Good 55 View school
20. Stanley Primary School
Primary
 Good 50 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Blackpool?
There are 51 open primary & secondary schools in Blackpool (closed schools are excluded). 6 of the 47 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Blackpool?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Blackpool is Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Blackpool?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Blackpool?
Primary and secondary applications in Blackpool are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Blackpool council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.