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Devonshire Primary Academy

Blackpool, FY3 8AFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#9,826
of 13,686 nationally

About Devonshire Primary Academy

Devonshire Primary Academy in Blackpool is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 455 pupils against a capacity of 472. That near-full roll is no surprise given the demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 76 applications for 45 places, with 39 of those coming as first preferences. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 65.4%, a figure well above the national average and reflective of the local context in Blackpool. The school is led by headteacher Daniel Simm and has no religious character. Facilities include a library, forest school, playing fields, an outdoor playground and a chapel, while the extracurricular offer spans book club, drama, eco club and sports such as netball, football, cross country, dance and gymnastics.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDevonshire Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 8AF
HeadteacherDaniel Simm
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils455
Free School Meals (FSM)65.4%
School Capacity455 / 472 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceNetballCross CountryFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:10

Source: devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Devonshire Primary Academy

Devonshire Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.