Local area: Queenstown & Layton
Local authority: Blackpool
Queenstown & Layton in Blackpool Early years summary
Summary
Queenstown & Layton (E02002641) is part of Blackpool local authority (view on map). Queenstown & Layton has an approximate population of 8,000 people, of which 6.9% are children 5 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Queenstown & Layton neighbours Hoohill, Little Layton & Little Carleton, North East Centre, Central Blackpool, Park Road, Stanley Park & Great Marton, Little Marton & Marton Moss Side, Elswick, Singleton & Weeton, and Poulton South.
Headlines for early years in Blackpool
The data below is only available at local authority level
- 8.8% of pupils are in receipt of the early years pupil premium in Blackpool compared to 5.1% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils receiving the pupil premium
- 2.9% of pupils under 1 are classed as 'children looked after' in Blackpool compared to 0.6% nationally. This places it in the top 10% of areas with 'children looked after' in this age group
- 1.3% of pupils aged 1 to 4 are classed as 'children looked after' in Blackpool compared to 0.4% nationally. This places it in the top 10% of areas with 'children looked after' in this age group
- 2.1% of pupils in state-funded settings in Blackpool have an EHC plan compared to 1.4% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils that have an EHC plan in state-funded settings
- The children’s overweight and obesity measure is 30% in Blackpool compared with 24% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with children who are overweight or obese
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Queenstown & Layton is the 7th least deprived area in Blackpool (out of 19) with 39% of children living in low-income families, compared to 55% across Blackpool and 38% nationally.
Provider information
Registered childcare providers
Queenstown & Layton has 7 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Queenstown & Layton |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 7 |
| Childminders | 5 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 2 |
In Queenstown & Layton, there has been 1 full inspection of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Achievement: There have been no inspections of Achievement in Queenstown & Layton so no outcomes are available for this area.
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: There have been no inspections of Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines in Queenstown & Layton so no outcomes are available for this area.
Children's welfare and wellbeing: There have been no inspections of Children's welfare and wellbeing in Queenstown & Layton so no outcomes are available for this area.
Curriculum and teaching: There have been no inspections of Curriculum and teaching in Queenstown & Layton so no outcomes are available for this area.
Inclusion: There have been no inspections of Inclusion in Queenstown & Layton so no outcomes are available for this area.
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Queenstown & Layton. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
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All childcare
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Childminders
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Summary of Ofsted findings
Summary of Ofsted findings
Inspection of Blackpool’s local authority children’s services
These inspections focus on the effectiveness of local authority services and arrangements:
- to help and protect children, and enable families to stay together and get the help they need
- the experiences and progress of children in care wherever they live, including those children who return home
- the arrangements for permanence for children who are looked after, in stable, loving homes, including adoption
- the experiences and progress of care leavers.
| Inspection type | Inspection start date | Overall effectiveness | Impact of leaders | Help and protection | Children in care | Care leavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILACS Standard Inspection | 8 June 2026 | Not judged | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
Area SEND inspection of Blackpool Local Area Partnership
The purpose of an area SEND inspection is to:
- provide an independent, external evaluation of the effectiveness of the local area partnership’s arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- where appropriate, recommend what the local area partnership should do to improve the arrangements.
| Inspection outcome |
|---|
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Blackpool was last inspected on 20 May 2024. The local area partnership's arrangements lead to inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The local area partnership must work jointly to make improvements. They were given no areas for priority action. The next full area SEND inspection will be within approximately 3 years. Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) ask that the local area partnership updates and publishes its strategic plan based on the recommendations set out in this report. |
Joint targeted area inspection of Blackpool local authority
The agencies for these inspections can include the police, children’s social care, probation services, education and relevant health services. Inspectors will also evaluate how local agencies work with education and childcare providers. The focus of these inspections is how effectively the local safeguarding partners work together at the practice and strategic levels.
| Theme | Inspection start date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Front Door | 18 November 2024 | Link |
Early years population
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Percentage of Queenstown & Layton population by age group
Table showing percentage of Queenstown & Layton population by age group
| % in Queenstown & Layton | % in Blackpool | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 and under | 6.9% | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| Under 1 year | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| 1 year | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| 2 years | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| 3 years | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| 4 years | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 5 years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Local authority context
Early years pupil premium
In Blackpool, 8.8% of children are receiving the early years pupil premium, compared to 5.1% nationally.
8.8% of pupils are in receipt of the early years pupil premium in Blackpool compared to 5.1% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils receiving the pupil premium.
Children looked after
The percentage of 'children looked after' in Blackpool is 2.9% for under 1 year olds and 1.3% for 1 to 4 year olds. The national average is 0.6% for under 1 year olds and 0.4% for 1 to 4 year olds.
2.9% of pupils under 1 are classed as 'children looked after' in Blackpool compared to 0.6% nationally. This places it in the top 10% of areas with 'children looked after' in this age group.
In addition,
1.3% of pupils aged 1 to 4 are classed as 'children looked after' in Blackpool compared to 0.4% nationally. This places it in the top 10% of areas with 'children looked after' in this age group.
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Table showing percentage of children looked after in Blackpool
| Number in Blackpool | % in Blackpool | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children looked after (under 1 year) | 40 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Children looked after (aged 1 to 4 years) | 79 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Percentage of children looked after in Blackpool
Special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded schools
This data is taken from the school census data for children aged 5 and under with special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded settings.
In Blackpool, 5.3% of children aged 5 and under receive SEN support in state-funded settings and 2.1% have an EHC plan, compared to 4.5% and 1.4% nationally.
2.1% of pupils in state-funded settings in Blackpool have an EHC plan compared to 1.4% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils that have an EHC plan in state-funded settings.
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Percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
Table showing percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
| Number in Blackpool | % in Blackpool | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 479 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 16 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (3 years) | 74 | 5.2% | 3.7% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (4 years) | 170 | 11% | 9.2% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (5 years) | 219 | 13% | 12% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 193 | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (3 years) | 12 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (4 years) | 72 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (5 years) | 109 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
Education, health and care plans
This data is taken from the local authority level data for children aged 5 and under issued with an education, health and care (EHC) plan in Blackpool.
In Blackpool, 2.2% of children aged 5 and under have an EHC plan, compared to 1.6% nationally.
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Percentage of children with an EHCP in Blackpool by age group
Table showing percentage of children with an EHCP in Blackpool by age group
| Number in Blackpool | % in Blackpool | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: Children with an EHCP (age 5 and under) | 201 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (under 2 years) | 3 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (3 years) | 22 | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (4 years) | 72 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (5 years) | 104 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
Early years funded takeup
In Blackpool, take-up of funded early years places is 79% for 2-year-olds, 88% for 3-year-olds, and 93% for 4-year-olds, compared to 72%, 88%, and 93% nationally.
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Percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
Table showing percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
| Funded early years places for 2-year-olds | Number of eligible 2-year-olds | % of population aged 2 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 465 | 31% | 79% |
| National | 119,598 | 19% | 72% |
| Funded early years places for 3-year-olds | Number of eligible 3-year-olds | % of population aged 3 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | All 3-year olds are eligible | 88% | |
| National | 88% | ||
| Funded early years places for 4-year-olds | Number of eligible 4-year-olds | % of population aged 4 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | All 4-year olds are eligible | 93% | |
| National | 93% | ||
The 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded places tables look different because they measure different things; funded places for 2-year-olds are only for children considered to be disadvantaged, while for 3- and 4-year-olds everyone is entitled to a funded place.
Children's overweight and obesity
In Blackpool, 30% of reception-age children are overweight or obese, compared to 24% nationally.
The children’s overweight and obesity measure is 30% in Blackpool compared with 24% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with children who are overweight or obese.
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Percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
Table showing percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
| Number in Blackpool | % in Blackpool | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's overweight and obesity (reception-age children) | 425 | 30% | 24% |
Oral health
In Blackpool, 32% of children aged 5 have visible tooth decay (oral health issues) compared to 22% nationally.
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Percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
Table showing percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
| Number examined in Blackpool | % examined in Blackpool | % in Blackpool | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health (visible tooth decay in 5-year-olds) | 642 | 39% | 32% | 22% |