Kincraig Primary School

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.

Academically, Kincraig is a standout performer in Blackpool. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is well above the local authority average of 58% and places the school first out of 23 primary schools in Blackpool. Nationally, it ranks in the top 0.6% of all primary schools on this measure. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 8%, while individual subject scores were strong: a reading average score of 109, maths at 106, and high percentages hitting the higher standard in reading (42%) and writing (33%). The school has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection (2017), and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Good. Leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all judged Good.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including music rooms, art studios, an ICT suite and a dining hall. Sports provision covers gymnastics, cross country, swimming, dance, cricket and netball, and there are clubs such as film, gardening, choir, eco and art. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This makes it a practical choice for families whose children need additional support within a mainstream setting. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Layton Primary School, three kilometres away. For parents who value strong academic outcomes in a non-selective, inclusive environment, Kincraig is a compelling option, though its popularity means securing a place is competitive.

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