Devonshire Primary Academy
Blackpool, FY3 8AF · Blackpool · primary school
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29th 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 — 2.0/10 against 330 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Devonshire Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school manage class sizes with 21 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Devonshire Primary Academy
Overview
Devonshire Primary Academy provides a high-quality education where pupils are happy, feel valued, and strive to be ‘the best that we can be’. The school fosters a nurturing environment that supports pupils’ emotional well-being and prepares them well for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious and well-thought-out’ in most subjects, with staff effectively checking for and addressing gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils flourish in leadership roles such as ‘head pupils, playground buddies and school councillors’, demonstrating values of cooperation and respect.
- Reading is fostered effectively, with a phonics programme that ensures many children gain a ‘secure knowledge of phonics’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum and receive effective support to achieve well.
- The school maintains high expectations for attendance and works closely with families to overcome barriers to regular school attendance.
Areas to improve
- Staff should be supported in selecting activities that help pupils ‘acquire and remember knowledge securely overtime’, as some current choices do not deepen learning effectively.
- The school should refine its curriculum thinking in the early years to ensure clearer links with key stage 1, so children are better prepared for subsequent learning demands.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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