Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Blackpool, FY1 3NX · Blackpool · primary school
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5th of 29 primary schools in Blackpool we can score, 30 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 952 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in handball, athletics, football, aqua splash, road races, and rugby, alongside a School Council. Trips include the Blackpool Youth Games and Rugby Reading Festival. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are places allocated when the school is near its 210-place limit?
What Ofsted said about Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy at this “caring school” where they feel supported and safe. The inspection found that pupils typically achieve well, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefiting from strong pastoral care and high expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, balanced and commensurate with the national curriculum,” with knowledge ordered logically so pupils build on what they already know.
- Staff provide “clear explanations” and check for understanding, while targeted support helps pupils, including those speaking English as an additional language, develop reading fluency.
- Pupils enjoy “rich experiences” such as extensive trips to zoos and museums, and opportunities to develop talents through clubs and festivals.
- The school fosters pupils’ personal development through roles like school councillors and eco-councillors, alongside learning about safety online and near open water.
- Staff appreciate the “open and supportive culture,” and the governing body fulfils its statutory duties well to encourage continual improvement.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff are fully equipped to deliver subject curriculums consistently well, as current variability hinders how well some pupils learn.
- The school should refine its approach to assessment so that staff better identify and address gaps in the important information that pupils should know and remember.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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