The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
101
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rodwell Walk, Grange Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7FG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Academy
Secondary · Very close
Boundary Primary School
Primary · Very close
Layton Primary School
Primary · 553m away
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Independent · 1.0km away
Highfurlong School
Special school · 1.1km away
Devonshire Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Unity Academy Blackpool
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Christ The King Catholic Academy?
Christ The King Catholic Academy currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ The King Catholic Academy take?
Christ The King Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ The King Catholic Academy?
Christ The King Catholic Academy is in Blackpool, FY3 7FG, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ The King Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, Christ The King Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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