Best Primary Schools in Blackpool 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 30 schools across Blackpool. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Blackpool has 30 primary schools, of which 2 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 26 rated Good — 93% of primary schools in Blackpool are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Blackpool follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

30
Total schools
2
Outstanding
7%
Outstanding rate
57.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
25.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
🥈 Layton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
🥉 St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Primary
 Good 80 View school
4. St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. Kincraig Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Westcliff Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
8. St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Primary
 Good 73 View school
9. Thames Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 71 View school
10. Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Primary
 Good 71 View school
11. Westminster Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 70 View school
12. Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary
 Good 70 View school
13. Roseacre Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 69 View school
14. Boundary Primary School
Primary
 Good 68 View school
15. Stanley Primary School
Primary
 Good 67 View school
16. Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 66 View school
17. Christ The King Catholic Academy
Primary
 Good 66 View school
18. Waterloo Primary Academy
Primary
 Requires Improvement 65 View school
19. Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 64 View school
20. Norbreck Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 64 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Blackpool?
There are 30 primary schools in Blackpool, of which 2 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Blackpool?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Blackpool is Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Blackpool?
Primary and secondary school applications in Blackpool are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Blackpool council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Blackpool?
7% of primary schools in Blackpool are rated Outstanding and 87% are rated Good. 74.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.