Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 3NX
10 simple reasons to choose St John's Church of England Primary School, Blackpool
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Blackpool.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St John's Church of England Primary School, Blackpool
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Blackpool and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 23.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. Pupils up to Year 4 participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near St John's Church of England Primary School, Blackpool
Independent Prep Schools
The St Anne's College Grammar School, Junior School (4.9 miles); Rossall School, Junior School (5.4 miles); AKS Preparatory School (5.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Langdale Free School (1.3 miles); Kincraig Primary School (2.9 miles); Poulton St Chad's Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The St Anne's College Grammar School (5.5 miles); Rossall School (6.1 miles); AKS Lytham (6.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Blackpool and the Fylde College (3.7 miles); Hodgson Academy (4.4 miles); St Bede's Catholic High School (8.1 miles).