St Mary's Catholic Academy, Blackpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
35.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
59
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,188 pupils
1,199 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Blackpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Blackpool
Admissions Demand - Blackpool
Places available
1,565
Applications
1,613
Got 1st preference
82.8%
Got preferred school
93.8%
Secondary admissions across Blackpool (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.87452%
Overall absence
22.48629%
Persistent absence
1,094
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Christ The King Catholic Academy
Boundary Primary School
Layton Primary School
Devonshire Primary Academy
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Westminster Primary Academy
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Moor Park Primary School
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