Christ The King Catholic Academy

A good academy converter school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Christ The King Catholic Academy.

Blackpool, FY37FG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 October 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rodwell Walk
Grange Park
Blackpool, FY37FG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141288
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Rodwell Walk, Grange Park, Blackpool, FY3 7FG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
220 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Lancaster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
247
Free School Meals
41.3% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
247 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Belong, Become"

Catholic ethos Inclusion Community involvement

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.

Head Teacher's Message

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.

Facilities

On-site nursery Large outdoor area School hall for PE

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design Technology English Reading Scheme of Learning English Writing Scheme of Learning French Geography History HRSE/PSHEE Mathematics Music PE RE Science EYFS Phonics

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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.

SEND Provision

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.

Admissions Criteria

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).

Financial Information

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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