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St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

Academy converter · Blackpool · FY1 6RD

Ages 3–11 · 451 pupils · Blackpool

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

451 pupils · 446 places

Pupils on roll
451
Boys / girls
233 / 218
School capacity
446
Capacity fill
451 / 446 (101%)
Free school meals
23.7%
FSM pupils
105
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Lancaster
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Lancaster
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Evans

Location

Address
Glastonbury Avenue
Postcode
FY1 6RD
Town
Blackpool
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackpool
District
Blackpool
Constituency
Blackpool South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Blackpool, Blackpool, 451 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 23.7%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Lancaster.

Open schools in Blackpool
48
Primary schools in Blackpool
28
Academies among open schools in Blackpool
69% (33)
Open schools in FY1
9
Primary in FY1
6
Open schools in Blackpool LA
51
Primary in Blackpool LA
30

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BlackpoolNear FY1

  • Waterloo Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM57.3%
    • Demand0.96

    0.4 miles away

  • Revoe Learning Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Blackpool · FY1 5HP · Blackpool

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    • KS257%
    • Absence8.1%
    • FSM60.7%
    • Demand0.98

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  • Blackpool Gateway Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS229%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM69.4%
    • Demand1.03

    0.8 miles away

  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Blackpool · FY4 2AU · Blackpool

    Ages 2–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM43.3%
    • Demand0.86

    0.8 miles away

  • Stanley Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Blackpool · FY3 9UT · Blackpool

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM25.6%

    0.8 miles away

  • Hawes Side Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Blackpool · FY4 3LN · Blackpool

    Ages 4–11

    • KS222%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM38.5%
    • Demand0.94

    0.9 miles away

  • St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Blackpool · FY3 8BT · Blackpool

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM23.8%
    • Demand0.92

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Clare Evans
Telephone
01253311248
Website
www.stjohnvianneys.co.uk/

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