Roseacre Primary Academy
Blackpool, FY4 2PF · Blackpool · primary school
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14th 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 — 3.1/10 against 1,546 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roseacre Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 540 pupils against a stated capacity of 550. 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 plan to improve attainment in the next inspection cycle?
What Ofsted said about Roseacre Primary Academy
Overview
Roseacre Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "caring, responsible and active citizens" who "shine" in leadership roles. The report highlights a positive school culture where children feel "happy and safe," supported by an ambitious curriculum that ensures most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, acquire essential knowledge.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed a curriculum with a "clear pathway for how learning should build," ensuring pupils become "successful, independent and motivated learners."
- Staff well-being is prioritised; teachers "do not feel burdened with unnecessary work" and operate collaboratively, sharing effective practice.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with skilled staff delivering early phonics well so pupils develop "reading fluency quickly" and become "confident and expressive readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and supported effectively through partnerships with parents and external experts.
- Pupils demonstrate strong character, being "conscientious and resilient," with high expectations for behaviour that result in lessons rarely being affected by disruption.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers consistently identify pupils who are "not learning all that they should as well as they might" to provide necessary support for those falling behind.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking all precautions to protect pupils and staff reporting concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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