Devonshire Primary Academy

URN: 140128 • Blackpool FY3 8AF

Overview

Name
Devonshire Primary Academy
URN
140128
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE SEA VIEW TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
45.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Daniel Simm (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01253478271
Website
Visit
Address
Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY3 8AF

Summary

Devonshire Primary Academy, located in Blackpool, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 455 pupils, serving a capacity of 472. The school is committed to providing a secure and nurturing environment where every child is treated as an individual. The ethos of the academy emphasizes the importance of fostering a love for learning and equipping students with the skills necessary for lifelong success.

The curriculum at Devonshire Primary Academy spans 32 hours and 30 minutes each week, focusing on core subjects such as reading, writing, and maths, while also incorporating a wide range of experiences to enrich learning. The school employs a streaming approach for certain year groups to ensure that all pupils are challenged appropriately and can progress from their individual starting points.

The dedicated staff, parents, and governors work collaboratively to create a supportive community, ensuring that all children can thrive academically and personally. The school aims to instill pride in its students and encourage high standards of behaviour and learning. For more information, visit their website at www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Blackpool
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE SEA VIEW TRUST
Capacity
472
Pupils
455
Boys
224
Girls
231
FSM %
65.40
Open date
2013-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 455 224 231 472 65.40
2024-09-11 454 218 236 472 63.70
2023-09-11 446 202 244 472 65.70
2022-09-11 446 202 244 472 65.70
2021-09-11 431 197 234 472 64.10
2020-09-11 445 210 235 502 59.30

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