A good academy converter school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Christ The King Catholic Academy.
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
| 2024 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Believe, Belong, Become"
The school is Catholic; Catholic mission and ethos are at the heart of all activities and there is a School of Sanctuary ethos; the motto Believe, Belong, Become reflects the Catholic identity.
Christ The King is a happy, improving and caring school with strong links to the local community, offering on-site nursery provisions and a Catholic education. The school aims to help pupils believe in themselves, belong to a faith-filled community, and become the best version of themselves, aligned with its motto Believe, Belong, Become.
Breakfast Club opens term time from 7:30am to 8:45am with a breakfast club menu of cereals, bread products, yogurts, fresh fruit and fruit juice; Fees per session are £3. After School Club runs 3:15pm to 5:15pm term time, for up to 30 children; a light meal is provided; Fees per session are £5.00 per full session (tea included), £3.50 for siblings; £2.50 for the first hour (3:15pm–4:15pm) or £3 to stay from 4:15pm to 5:15pm.
The Meadow is an enhanced SEND provision space designed to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a calm, nurturing and stimulating environment, with targeted interventions and enrichment to help every learner thrive.
PAN is thirty in each class from Year R to Year 6 and there are 26 nursery places; Reception admissions are via Blackpool Local Authority (online or paper); In-year transfers/admissions handled by the Local Authority; Admissions policy documents and timelines are published by the school (e.g., 15 January 2026 deadline; appeals timetable).
Breakfast Club: £3 per session. After School Club: £5 per full session (tea included); £3.50 for siblings; 3:15–4:15 option £2.50; 4:15–5:15 option £3. Nursery fees: Full Day £28.50 per session (includes lunch) or £26.50 per session (includes lunch) for some entitlements; 30 Hours Entitlement £2.50 per session; 15 Hours Entitlement £3.50 per session; Free School Meals entitlement options apply (e.g., 30 Hours Entitlement £0.00 per session in some cases; etc.); Payments via Bromcom or PayPoint; Nursery fee information updated annually.
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