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Westcliff Primary Academy

Blackpool, FY2 9BYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2162 of 13,686 nationally

About Westcliff Primary Academy

Westcliff Primary Academy is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 87 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.9. Of those, 37 families put it as their first preference, and all 30 places went to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests parents who get a place tend to be pleased with what the school offers. While the Department for Education’s Parent View data isn’t included here, the sheer competition for spots is a strong signal in itself. The school is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent ungraded inspection in December 2022, which confirmed it remains Good. Its previous graded inspection in 2013 also rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management. Back in 2009, the school was judged Outstanding across the board, so there’s a clear history of strong provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrawford Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY2 9BY
HeadteacherAmanda Stokes
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils245
Free School Meals (FSM)26.1%
School Capacity245 / 236 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketRoundersNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningEco ClubChoirArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: westcliffprimaryacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westcliff Primary Academy

Westcliff 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.