SchoolScoresBispham Endowed CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Bispham Road, Bispham, Bispham Rd, Blackpool, FY2 0HH
01253 354672 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 1 March 2026.
In short: 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 32% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 21% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 44% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 42% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND Higher than 64% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 37% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
52% — 3 points below the Blackpool average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 55% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 69% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 65% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 68% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Blackpool. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.9% | 40.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 15.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 11.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.28% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 10.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Moor Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westcliff Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kincraig Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norbreck Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2025 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carleton St Hilda's CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westminster Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Layton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Anchorsholme Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bispham Endowed CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bispham Endowed CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Bispham Endowed CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bispham Endowed CofE Primary School?
88% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Bispham Endowed CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bispham Endowed CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Bispham Endowed CofE Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119411.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.