St Mary's Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 41.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.70
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.89, -0.50]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 208 | 41.5 | — | 50.5% | 11.5% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 205 | 42.0 | -0.70 | 46.8% | 7.3% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 195 | 40.3 | -0.76 | 45.0% | 8.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 203 | 44.6 | -0.61 | 58.0% | 4.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Blackpool for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141257 |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Simon Eccles |
| Trust | THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | FY3 7EQ |
| Latest pupils | 208 |
| FSM eligible | 36.4% |
Contact and identifiers
St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQ
http://www.st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk1253396286| DfE number | 4601 |
| UKPRN | 10047144 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 29 Jun 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |