Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Whernside, Off Highfield Road, Marton, Blackpool, FY4 5LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Marton Primary Academy and Nursery is a primary school in Blackpool for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Blackpool. It ranks 17th of 27 primary schools in Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 February 2018, report published 15 March 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

39 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

312 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals37.8%

37.8%, 11.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.7%

7.7%, 13.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.6%

18.6%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan21.5%

21.5%, 15.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hawes Side Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	40% met the expected standard
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	65% met the expected standard
Mereside Primary Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	18% met the expected standard
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School	0.9 miles	Report card: Strong standard	75% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Alice Coyle
Phone: 01253838556
Website: mpa.bright-futures.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Whernside, Off Highfield Road, Marton, Blackpool, FY4 5LY
Local authority: Blackpool
URN: 141867

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.