Schools in Blackpool

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Blackpool. You apply to Blackpool for a place at these schools.

schools

43

with a report card

8

due for inspection

12

in a category of concern

4

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Latest report cards

1. Published 27 September 2026Kincraig Primary School

   Primary, Blackpool

   Report card, Jul 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong

2. Published 13 September 2026Hawes Side Academy

   Primary, Blackpool

   Report card, Apr 2026: 1 expected, 3 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement Special measures

3. Published 9 September 2026St Mary's Catholic Academy

   Secondary, Blackpool

   Report card, Jun 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

4. Published 16 July 2026Waterloo Primary Academy

   Primary, Blackpool

   Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

5. Published 13 July 2026Westminster Primary Academy

   Primary, Blackpool

   Report card, May 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention

6. Published 8 July 2026Blackpool Gateway Academy

   Primary, Blackpool

   Report card, Jun 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention

7. Published 30 June 2026Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School

   Primary, Blackpool

   Report card, May 2026: 7 strong

8. Published 1 March 2026Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Blackpool

   Report card, Jan 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

In a category of concern

1. Hawes Side Academy

   Primary, Blackpool

   Report card, Apr 2026: 1 expected, 3 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement Special measures

2. South Shore Academy

   Secondary, Blackpool

   Inadequate (Jun 2023) Special measures

3. The Maple School

   Special, Blackpool

   Inadequate (Nov 2022) Special measures

4. Unity Academy Blackpool

   Secondary, Blackpool

   No overall grade. Quality of education inadequate (Dec 2024) Special measures

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Dec 2021Holy Family Catholic Primary School

   Primary, Blackpool

   School remains Good (Dec 2021)

2. Last inspected May 2022St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

   Primary, Blackpool

   School remains Good (May 2022)

3. Last inspected Oct 2022Boundary Primary School

   Primary, Blackpool

   School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Oct 2022)

4. Last inspected Nov 2022The Maple School

   Special, Blackpool

   Inadequate (Nov 2022) Special measures

5. Last inspected Dec 2022Christ The King Catholic Academy

   Primary, Blackpool

   School remains Good (Dec 2022)

6. Last inspected Dec 2022Westcliff Primary Academy

   Primary, Blackpool

   School remains Good (Dec 2022)

7. Last inspected Feb 2023Armfield Academy

   Secondary, Blackpool

   Good (Feb 2023)

8. Last inspected Feb 2023Moor Park Primary School

   Primary, Blackpool

   School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (Feb 2023)

9. Last inspected Mar 2023St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

   Primary, Blackpool

   School remains Good (Mar 2023)

10. Last inspected Apr 2023Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

    Primary, Blackpool

    School remains Good (Apr 2023)

11. Last inspected Mar 2024Highfield Leadership Academy

    Secondary, Blackpool

    Requires improvement (Mar 2024)

12. Last inspected Jun 2024Blackpool Aspire Academy

    Secondary, Blackpool

    Requires improvement (Jun 2024)

Every school

• Primary schools in Blackpool

  30 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Blackpool

  8 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Blackpool

  4 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Blackpool

  1 school, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.