The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 245
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Stokes (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crawford Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 304m away
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Norbreck Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Kincraig Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Unity Academy Blackpool
All-through · Grammar · 2.3km away
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westcliff Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westcliff Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westcliff Primary Academy?
Westcliff Primary Academy currently has 245 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westcliff Primary Academy take?
Westcliff Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westcliff Primary Academy?
Westcliff Primary Academy is in Blackpool, FY2 9BY, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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