Westminster Primary Academy
Blackpool, FY1 2QE · Blackpool · primary school
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26th 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 — 5.0/10 against 206 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westminster Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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 (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). The May 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the First Beat Orchestra, Cooking club, and School Council. Sports include football, cricket, athletics, and dance. Arts activities feature the Elmer Project and Young Seasider's Art Competition. Trips visit Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool Tower, and the Waterpark Lakeland Adventure Centre. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 397 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
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Westminster Primary Academy
Overview
Westminster Primary Academy is described as a welcoming community hub where pupils feel safe, loved, and well-supported, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds. While leaders have successfully improved attendance and behaviour, and the early years provision is effective, the report identifies significant weaknesses in curriculum delivery and teaching quality that hinder pupils’ academic progress.
Strengths
- Leaders have "steadily raised pupils’ attendance" through effective, tailored actions to remove barriers.
- Pupils behave well, showing "positive attitudes toward their learning" and rarely experiencing bullying.
- The early years curriculum is "tailored... to meet the needs of the children well," helping them build vocabulary and early numeracy skills.
- Leaders provide "highly effective actions to support vulnerable pupils," including strong partnerships with external agencies.
- Engagement with parents is a "standout feature," fostering trust and ensuring concerns are addressed swiftly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve monitoring of curriculum delivery and ensure staff teach consistently well, particularly in English and mathematics.
- Staff need to better check pupils’ understanding during lessons to identify and correct errors and misconceptions.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop a secure understanding of British values and the diverse characteristics of others.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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