The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Head
- Mrs Nadine Galloway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackpool Skills Academy
Independent · 432m away
Tower Learning Centre Independent School
Independent · 471m away
Devonshire Primary Academy
Primary · 789m away
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 791m away
Woodlands School
Special school · 1.2km away
Revoe Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Revoe Learning Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Park School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School?
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School?
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School is in Blackpool, FY1 3NX, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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