Westminster Primary Academy, based in Blackpool, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Westminster Primary Academy currently has around 405 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 71.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.4%).
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: | Westminster Road, Blackpool, FY1 2QE |
| Website: | www.westminsterprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01253621703 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Blackpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Beth Latham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144945 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 405 |
| Number of Boys: | 193 |
| Number of Girls: | 212 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.40% | 281 |
| Indian | 9.90% | 40 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.40% | 22 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 8 |
| African | 2.00% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Community Primary School Westminster Road , FY1 2QE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary Academy Westminster Road , FY1 2QE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Seacrest Avenue , FY1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Seacrest Avenue , FY1 2SD | - not rated | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Free School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ | - not rated | 938 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 2out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,037 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 | 2,620 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 2,620 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 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Preparatory School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School 316 Church Street , Blackpool FY1 3QE | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Skills Academy Stanley House, Stanley Road , FY1 4QL | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.