SchoolScoresBlackpool St John's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NX
01253 807495 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 29 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
77% — 22 points above the Blackpool average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 55% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 69% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 65% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 68% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 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 | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.2% | 40.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 15.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 11.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 11th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 28 state primary schools in Blackpool. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 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
- Devonshire Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Revoe Learning Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westminster Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackpool Gateway Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Layton Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterloo Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ The King Catholic Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blackpool St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 29 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Blackpool St John's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Blackpool St John's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Blackpool St John's 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 119595.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.