Is Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 16th of 30 primary schools in Blackpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School

Bispham Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HH

Local ranking16th of 30 primary schools in Blackpool

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 59.0%
Writing (Expected): 66.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 62.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 361
Boys: 172 (53%)
Girls: 150 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (77% full)
SEND: 24.7%
FSM Eligible: 35.9%
EAL: 8.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 20.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,188/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.9%
White Other: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Asian Other: 2.2%
Black African: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.9%

81.9%

White British

2.2%

White Other

2.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01253354672

headteacher@bispham-endowed.blackpool.sch.uk

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Bispham Road

Blackpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119411
UKPRN: 10072074
Establishment No.: 3192

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