St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Newton Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Blackpool for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Blackpool. It ranks 21st of 27 primary schools in Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 October 2014, report published 12 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils feel happy and safe in this nurturing school. There are strong, caring relationships between staff, pupils and their families. The school motto, 'treat others as you want to be treated' is lived out by staff, pupils and governors. Pupils behave well. They are polite and considerate. They show a genuine interest in visitors to the school, asking them questions and listening attentively to their responses. Children in the Reception class are eager to invite visitors to join in their play. The school is aspirational for the success of all. Pupils live up to the high expectations of what they can achieve. Pupils are academically and emotionally well prepared for high school. The school places great importance on pupils' social and emotional development. There is a range of opportunities that are available to develop pupils' talents and interests. These are taken up by the majority of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy a range of clubs, such as choir, gardening and table tennis. Pupils benefit from residential visits that present them with new and exciting challenges, such as climbing and canoeing. Other visits are linked carefully to enhance pupils' learning of the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In some instances, the school does not ensure that pupils master accurate letter formation before being asked to join their writing. This means that some pupils do not develop their writing fluency and legibility as they progress through the curriculum. The school should develop an agreed approach for teaching handwriting so that teachers can ensure that pupils attain the necessary skills to become confident and proficient writers.
- In a small number of subjects, pupils have gaps in their understanding as a result of weaknesses in the previous curriculum. This means that they are not secure in the prior knowledge that they need to learn well in these subjects. The school should ensure that teachers are able to swiftly identify and address these gaps in pupils' knowledge so that pupils build and further strengthen their understanding in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 202
Schools near St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Revoe Learning Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Layton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Christine Murray
- Phone
- 01253393302
- Address
- Newton Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8BT
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- URN
- 149262
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.