SchoolScoresBlackpool CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Liverton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6JB
01626 821316 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Newton Abbot comparisons use the 8 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newton Abbot | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Newton Abbot figures pool parents at the Newton Abbot schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
39 pupils in this year group.
54% — 5 points below the Devon average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 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 Devon. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 21st highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.37% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 20th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 22 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 17.8%* | 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
- St Catherine's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ilsington CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bovey Tracey Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chudleigh Knighton CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blackpool CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackpool CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 July 2024.
How did Blackpool CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Blackpool CofE Primary School?
72% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Blackpool CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Blackpool CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Blackpool CofE Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 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 137665.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.