Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blackpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nadine Galloway, it falls under Blackpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4600th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 23 in Blackpool.
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 27 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackpool, Blackpool St John's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 3NX |
| Headteacher | Nadine Galloway |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.2% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4600th of 13,686
Nationally
665th of 2,065
In North West
7th of 23
In Blackpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
69%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Blackpool
Blackpool, FY1 3NX
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