The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 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
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Head
- Miss Claire Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Primary · 847m away
Highfield Leadership Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Piers House
Independent · 1.5km away
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Hawes Side Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Roseacre Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Spen Brook School
Independent · 2.1km away
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School take?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School is in Blackpool, FY4 5DS, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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