The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Duffy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 885m away
Hawes Side Academy
Primary · 990m away
Roseacre Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Spen Brook School
Independent · 1.3km away
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool?
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool take?
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool?
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool is in Blackpool, FY4 5DF, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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