Schools across Blackpool
Local authority · 51 schools across 3 towns
51
30 primary · 6 secondary
19,656
89% capacity used
7
1 outstanding · 6 good
22,041
2,385 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
65.6%
KS2 Maths
63.8%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,159 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,066 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.5%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
20.4%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
42
2024/25
Absence trend across Blackpool schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
61%
Plans Issued
220
Assessment Requests
423
Tribunal Cases
5
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
17
Lodged
(1.0%)
10
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
15
Lodged
(0.9%)
8
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
111
Lodged
(7.5%)
103
Heard
22
Successful
(21%)
Total
128
Lodged
(4.0%)
113
Heard
22
Successful
(20%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.