Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Blackpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter Duffy, it falls under Blackpool local authority.
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 19 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool include Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackpool, Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 5DF |
| Headteacher | Peter Duffy |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Common Edge Road, Blackpool
Blackpool, FY4 5DF
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