Devonshire Primary Academy 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.
Devonshire Primary Academy currently has around 455 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 65.4% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY3 8AF |
| Website: | www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01253478271 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Blackpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Simm |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140128 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 455 |
| Number of Boys: | 224 |
| Number of Girls: | 231 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.90% | 341 |
| Indian | 6.80% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 12 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 5 |
| African | 1.10% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Infant School Caunce Street , FY3 8AF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary Academy Devonshire Road , FY3 8AF | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Road , FY3 8AF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | - not rated | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 2out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH | - not rated | 2,498 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 | 1,650 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 | 2,652 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 2,652 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 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School 316 Church Street , Blackpool FY1 3QE | - not rated | 445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Skills Academy Stanley House, Stanley Road , FY1 4QL | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.