St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Kentigern's is a happy, nurturing school where pupils thrive academically and emotionally. Staff teach reading exceptionally well, ensuring all pupils become confident readers. The school is ambitious for every child's success and provides excellent support for those who need extra help, including children with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Effective phonics teaching with strong support for struggling readers to catch up quickly
- Ambitious, well-ordered curriculum with staff skilled at teaching content in clear and imaginative ways
- High expectations for behaviour with pupils showing respect and courtesy
- Strong provision for personal development, including charity work and understanding of British values
- Early identification and support for pupils with SEND to learn alongside peers
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of agreed approach for teaching handwriting after Reception, leading to poor handwriting in some pupils
- Some pupils have gaps in knowledge from previous curriculum weaknesses, limiting their ability to build new learning
- Need for teachers to swiftly identify and address knowledge gaps in some subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, gardening, table tennis, residential visits with climbing and canoeing, competitive sports, play leader roles, school council
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School has maintained the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils feel happy and safe in this nurturing school with strong relationships between staff, pupils and families.
At a Glance
23.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 84% to 77%. Maths has declined from 90% to 61%. Writing has remained stable at around 71%.
Class Sizes
30.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
210 pupils
202 capacity
8 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Blackpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Blackpool
Admissions Demand - Blackpool
Places available
1,670
Applications
1,299
Got 1st preference
93.5%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Primary admissions across Blackpool (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.22891%
Overall absence
12.90323%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Woodlands School
Park Community Academy
Blackpool Skills Academy
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Educational Diversity
Unity Academy Blackpool
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Highfurlong School
Blackpool Aspire Academy
South Shore Academy
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