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Roseacre Primary Academy

Blackpool, FY4 2PFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
#10,967
of 13,686 nationally

About Roseacre Primary Academy

Roseacre Primary Academy is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 550 but currently houses 560 pupils, meaning it is operating slightly above its official limit. For the 2025/26 intake, the school offered 57 places and received 116 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.04. Of those, 63 families put Roseacre as their first preference, and 55 first-preference offers were made, so not every first-choice applicant secured a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 42.4%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools. This context matters for parents weighing up the school’s intake profile: Roseacre serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, and the demand from families across Blackpool suggests it is seen as a strong local option despite that.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressStonycroft Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 2PF
HeadteacherRoger Farley
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils560
Free School Meals (FSM)42.4%
School Capacity560 / 550 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballCricketSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:25-17:45

Source: roseacre.atctrust.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Roseacre 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.