Boundary Primary School is a primary school in Blackpool, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Boundary Primary School currently has around 445 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 63.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RW |
| Website: | www.boundaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01253287250 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Blackpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Helen Moyes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150597 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/05/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 445 |
| Number of Boys: | 231 |
| Number of Girls: | 214 |
| White British | 77.50% | 345 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.20% | 32 |
| Indian | 4.50% | 20 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Junior School Dingle Avenue , FY3 7PF | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community Nursery/Infant School Dingle Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7PF | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community Junior School Dinmore Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7RW | - not rated | 131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | - not rated | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 2out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 974 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman House Independent School Norman House , Robson Way FY3 7PP | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.