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Kincraig Primary School

Blackpool, FY2 0HNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
96%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#83 of 13,686 nationally

About Kincraig Primary School

Kincraig Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 35 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.52. Of those, 22 were first-preference applications, and all 22 were offered a place. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand suggests strong local confidence. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is non-religious and sits within the Blackpool local authority. Headteacher Karen Appleby leads a school of 240 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 270. Just under half of pupils (44.7%) are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average, reflecting the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKincraig Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY2 0HN
HeadteacherKaren Appleby
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils240
Free School Meals (FSM)44.7%
School Capacity240 / 270 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsArt StudiosDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountrySwimmingDanceCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubGardeningChoirEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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