St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
103%
Capacity
458
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Blackpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 458 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Evans, it falls under Blackpool local authority.
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool is a popular choice with families — it received 131 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackpool, St John Vianney's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 6RD |
| Headteacher | Clare Evans |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Number of Pupils | 458 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.8% |
| School Capacity | 458 / 446 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. 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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
131
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
75 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool
Blackpool, FY1 6RD
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