Kincraig Primary School, Blackpool
Kincraig Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Blackpool. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2017. That was 9 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 29 schools in Blackpool with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Blackpool (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kincraig Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Kincraig Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Blackpool and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 96% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kincraig Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Kincraig Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Kincraig Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kincraig Primary School are St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles); Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Moor Park Primary School (0.8 miles, 66% reading, 61% maths); and Westcliff Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 97% reading, 88% maths).
Kincraig Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolCarleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary SchoolMoor Park Primary SchoolWestcliff Primary Academy
Who goes there
37.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 41 pupils (17.4%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Kincraig Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Norbreck North (Blackpool Tramway), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beattock Place (by), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Kincraig Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 3rd decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 149 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Blackpool (336).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kincraig Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kincraig Primary School are Montgomery Academy (0.6 miles), Millfield School (1.1 miles), Blackpool Aspire Academy (1.4 miles) and Unity Academy Blackpool (1.6 miles).
Montgomery AcademyMillfield SchoolBlackpool Aspire AcademyUnity Academy Blackpool
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
37.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 96% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 96% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Kincraig Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kincraig Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kincraig Primary School is in Blackpool; for families living there:
Apply to Blackpool for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Blackpool is 39 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Kincraig Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
178 pupils
210 places
32 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Blackpool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blackpool
Across Blackpool council
Places available
1,540
Applications
1,300
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Blackpool council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
18.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
235
Total Pupils
116
Boys
119
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,730
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,395
Per pupil
£1375k
Total funding
£121k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
167
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Kincraig Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kincraig Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kincraig Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Kincraig Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kincraig Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Kincraig Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kincraig Primary School is oversubscribed, Blackpool allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kincraig Primary School?
Kincraig Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Kincraig Primary School?
Classes at Kincraig Primary School average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Kincraig Primary School?
Kincraig Primary School has around 235 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kincraig Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Kincraig Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kincraig Primary School?
Apply through Blackpool's coordinated admissions process, naming Kincraig Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Kincraig Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Blackpool is 39 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kincraig Primary School?
Kincraig Primary School is at Kincraig Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)