School finder
The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to FY1 3RD
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Primary Academy 397 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Devonshire Primary Academy 451 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School 19 pupils | Other independent school | 14–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Unity Academy Blackpool 877 pupils | All-through | 2–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Layton Primary School 622 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Blackpool Skills Academy 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy 1,188 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Lancashire Alternative Provision 38 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy 240 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Park Community Academy 340 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Woodlands School 111 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Boundary Primary School 427 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Revoe Learning Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Norman House Independent School 18 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy 799 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Highfurlong School 146 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| BFC School 24 pupils | Other independent school | 14–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Educational Diversity 137 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 6–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Moor Park Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School 322 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 451 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy 287 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Waterloo Primary Academy 600 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy 499 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy 245 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.