Christ The King Catholic Academy
110%
Capacity
243
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic Academy
Christ The King Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Blackpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 243 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 220 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Smith, it falls under Blackpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8335th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 23 in Blackpool.
Christ The King Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic Academy include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackpool, Christ The King Catholic Academy 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rodwell Walk, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 7FG |
| Headteacher | Sarah Smith |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.4% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 220 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8335th of 13,686
Nationally
1194th of 2,065
In North West
10th of 23
In Blackpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
58%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rodwell Walk, Blackpool
Blackpool, FY3 7FG
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