Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Blackpool, FY4 5DS · Blackpool · primary school
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2nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 4,296 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
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 Nicholas CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the inspection is recent, what specific areas did the new report-card framework highlight for development? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum for pupils who attend?
What Ofsted said about Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have created a "calm and welcoming environment" that motivates pupils to attend regularly and learn successfully. Pupils achieve a "strong standard" across all evaluated areas, including achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, and personal development. The inspection highlights that pupils are "very well prepared for the next stage of their education" and feel secure and valued within the school community.
Strengths
- Pupils build a "deep body of knowledge" and make "secure progress through the curriculum," with attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics consistently above the national average.
- Leaders have established "clear rules and routines," resulting in pupils who are "polite, courteous" and display "self-discipline in lessons."
- The curriculum is "expertly constructed" and delivered with high quality, supported by staff training that ensures pupils develop strong language and communication skills.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, with "highly effective" adaptations ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils access the curriculum successfully.
- Staff build "nurturing and trusting relationships," helping pupils develop resilience and a "secure and detailed knowledge" of personal, social, health and economic education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to build on strong practices in inclusion and attendance to address "some of the more persistent barriers to pupils' attendance and achievement."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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