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Westcliff Primary Academy

Academy converter · Blackpool · FY2 9BY

Ages 2–11 · 246 pupils · Blackpool

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

77%

Overall absence

3.6%

Admissions demand

1.40 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-02-08

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)77%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)4.8%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
2.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
187

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.40 · Competitive

1st preferences

42

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
94
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

246 pupils · 236 places

Pupils on roll
246
Boys / girls
132 / 114
School capacity
236
Capacity fill
246 / 236 (104%)
Free school meals
23.5%
FSM pupils
53
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Natalie Vanderwal

Location

Address
Crawford Avenue, Bispham
Postcode
FY2 9BY
Town
Blackpool
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackpool
District
Blackpool
Constituency
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
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 2–11, in Blackpool, Blackpool, 246 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 23.5%.

Open schools in Blackpool
48
Primary schools in Blackpool
28
Academies among open schools in Blackpool
69% (33)
Open schools in FY2
8
Primary in FY2
5
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 FY2

  • Norbreck Primary Academy

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    • KS249%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM18.4%
    • Demand0.94

    0.7 miles away

  • Kincraig Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS296%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM40.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Moor Park Primary School

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    • FSM38.1%

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  • Anchorsholme Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 3RX · Blackpool

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM17.3%
    • Demand0.99

    1.0 miles away

  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 3JW · Blackpool

    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM24.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Natalie Vanderwal
Telephone
01253353792
Website
www.westcliffprimaryacademy.co.uk

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