Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 6JB · Devon · primary school
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170th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blackpool Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "polite and welcoming" and feel "well-prepared for their next stage." It highlights that recent curriculum improvements are helping pupils "know more and remember more," particularly in reading and early years. However, the school is navigating significant cultural changes, with some inconsistencies in teaching quality and strategy still present.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and are "inclusive in their respect and tolerance of each other’s differences."
- Reading provision is strong, with pupils becoming "increasingly fluent and accurate readers" through high-quality texts and early phonics instruction.
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics and art is "ambitious" and effectively builds knowledge, with good adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff have high expectations, and pupils "trust in the school’s ability to support them because staff know them well."
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure the curriculum is developed in all subjects so teachers have the necessary expertise, as some currently lack the skills to help pupils learn as well as possible.
- Recent changes are not yet fully embedded, leading to "too much variation from staff in response to their learning, social and emotional needs."
- There is a "lack of clarity and strategy in some aspects of the school’s provision," meaning leaders do not always have an accurate view of the impact of their decisions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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