The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 71% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 71.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Beth Latham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Westminster Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 355m away
Unity Academy Blackpool
All-through · Grammar · 901m away
Devonshire Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tower Learning Centre Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
Layton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Westminster Primary Academy?
Westminster Primary Academy currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westminster Primary Academy take?
Westminster Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westminster Primary Academy?
Westminster Primary Academy is in Blackpool, FY1 2QE, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westminster Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Westminster Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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