Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
361
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blackpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 361 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Warburton, it falls under Blackpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10236th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 23 in Blackpool.
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackpool, Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bispham Road, Bispham Rd, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY2 0HH |
| Headteacher | Michelle Warburton |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Number of Pupils | 361 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.0% |
| School Capacity | 361 / 420 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10236th of 13,686
Nationally
1488th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 23
In Blackpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bispham Road, Bispham Rd, Blackpool
Blackpool, FY2 0HH
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