Schools in Blackpool
Blackpool has 43 schools: 28 primary and 15 secondary or all-through. 73% of the 40 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, St George's School A Church of England Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (55.4 in 2026). Among primary schools, St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (80% in 2025).
- 49 schools
- 15 secondary
- 28 primary
Secondary Schools in Blackpool
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George's School A Church of England Academy | Good | 55.4 (2026) | +0.38 (2024) | 1,038 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic Academy | Needs attention | 44.2 (2026) | -0.70 (2024) | 1,188 |
| 3 | Montgomery Academy | Good | 40.9 (2026) | -0.92 (2024) | 1,192 |
| 4 | Blackpool Aspire Academy | Requires Improvement | 37.7 (2026) | -1.31 (2024) | 799 |
| 5 | Highfield Leadership Academy | Expected standard | 35.2 (2026) | -0.96 (2024) | 751 |
| 6 | South Shore Academy | – | 34.4 (2026) | – | 550 |
| 7 | Armfield Academy | Good | 34.2 (2026) | -1.11 (2024) | 1,221 |
| 8 | Unity Academy Blackpool | Inadequate | 27.9 (2026) | -1.94 (2024) | 877 |
| 9 | Blackpool and the Fylde College | Good | – | – | – |
| 10 | Highfurlong School | Outstanding | – | – | 146 |
| 11 | Park Community Academy | Outstanding | – | – | 340 |
| 12 | The Blackpool Sixth Form College | Good | – | – | – |
| 13 | The Maple School | Inadequate | – | – | 49 |
| 14 | Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School | Outstanding | – | – | 141 |
| 15 | Woodlands School | Good | – | – | 111 |
Primary Schools in Blackpool
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.