Open Other Primary Mixed

Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

Whernside, Blackpool, FY4 5LY
Part of: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Blackpool, FY4 5LY
326 Pupils
360 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
41.60% FSM %
170 Boys
156 Girls
About Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

Marton Primary Academy and Nursery is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Blackpool, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 326 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Alice Coyle.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Blackpool or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackpool
Region North West
Administrative District Blackpool
Parliamentary Constituency Blackpool South
Ward Stanley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-07-2015
UKPRN 10049028
URN 141867
Data Last Updated 09-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Trish Latimer Chair of Local Governing Body 20/03/2018 29/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth Coupe Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Alice Coyle Local Governor 09/04/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Toni Forshaw Local Governor 10/03/2023 09/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Dr Malaya Nayak Local Governor 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sian Nixon Local Governor 02/05/2024 01/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Ian Phillips Local Governor 21/11/2023 20/11/2026 Elected by parents
Darren Rawcliffe Local Governor 01/02/2026 31/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Walsh Local Governor 01/05/2025 30/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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0.76 km • Blackpool
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0.81 km • Blackpool
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Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
0.89 km • Blackpool
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Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blackpool, Blackpool.
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery has 326 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Principal at Marton Primary Academy and Nursery is Mrs Alice Coyle.
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery is at Whernside, Off Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 5LY, in the Blackpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Marton Primary Academy and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Alice Coyle
Whernside, Off Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 5LY
01253838556
mpa.bright-futures.co.uk/
Location
FY4 5LY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141867
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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