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Best schools in Blackpool

49 schools in Blackpool · ranked by the School Finder rating (0–10).

Blackpool local authority has 49 schools in our directory, including 30 primary schools and 6 secondary schools. We rank them using a single 0–10 School Finder rating built from the officially published data (Ofsted grades and GCSE / Attainment 8 results), so you can compare the best primary and secondary schools side by side. The highest-rated school here is Armfield Academy with a score of 8.3/10. Browse the full list below, or search by postcode to find schools closest to you.

How we rate schools →

Best primary schools in Blackpool

8.3/10
B

Revoe Learning Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

8.3/10
B

Hawes Side Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Thames Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Layton Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Anchorsholme Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Devonshire Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Blackpool St John’s Church of England Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

Best secondary schools in Blackpool

8.3/10
B

Montgomery Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

8.3/10
B

St Mary’s Catholic Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

5.3/10
C

St George’s School A Church of England Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

4.3/10
D

Blackpool Aspire Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

4.3/10
D

Highfield Leadership Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

1.3/10
F

South Shore Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

Top 10 highest rated schools in Blackpool

8.3/10
B

Armfield Academy

UK · Blackpool · All-through

8.3/10
B

Montgomery Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Hawes Side Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Mary’s Catholic Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Revoe Learning Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Westminster Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Westcliff Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

St George’s School A Church of England Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Layton Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

All other schools in Blackpool

5.3/10
C

Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Blackpool St John’s Church of England Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Moor Park Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Christ The King Catholic Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Thames Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Unity Academy Blackpool

UK · Blackpool · All-through

5.3/10
C

Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Anchorsholme Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Devonshire Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Kincraig Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Stanley Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Park Community Academy

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

5.3/10
C

Mereside Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5.3/10
C

Boundary Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

Highfurlong School

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

5/10
C

The Blackpool Sixth Form College

UK · Blackpool · 16 plus

5/10
C

Roseacre Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

St John Vianney’s Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

Tower Learning Centre Independent School

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

5/10
C

Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

BFC School

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

5/10
C

Norbreck Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

Lancashire Alternative Provision

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

5/10
C

Baines’ Endowed Church of England Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

Woodlands School

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

5/10
C

St Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

Blackpool and the Fylde College

UK · Blackpool · 16 plus

5/10
C

St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

Blackpool Gateway Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

5/10
C

Spen Brook School

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

5/10
C

Educational Diversity

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

4.3/10
D

Waterloo Primary Academy

UK · Blackpool · Primary

4.3/10
D

Blackpool Aspire Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

4.3/10
D

Highfield Leadership Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

1.3/10
F

South Shore Academy

UK · Blackpool · Secondary

1/10
F

The Maple School

UK · Blackpool · Not applicable

FAQs about schools in Blackpool

How are schools in Blackpool ranked?

Every school receives a School Finder rating from 0–10, built from official results (Ofsted and GCSE/ATT for the UK; state tests and NCES for the US) plus parent reviews. Higher means better.

How many schools are there in Blackpool?

There are 49 schools in Blackpool, including primary and secondary schools. See the full list below.

Which are the best primary and secondary schools in Blackpool?

The top primary and secondary schools are listed in the tables above, ranked by their School Finder rating. Tap any school to open its full profile, see its location and compare it with nearby schools.

How do I apply to a school in Blackpool?

Admissions are handled by the school and the local authority. Each school profile links to its official website, where you can find admissions, catchment and open-day details.