Blackpool has 6 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 83% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 7 Jul 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfurlong School | Outstanding | 26 Sept 2018 | FY3 |
| Park Community Academy | Outstanding | 21 May 2015 | FY3 |
| Norman House Independent School | Expected | 7 Jul 2026 | FY3 |
| Spen Brook School | Good | 15 Sept 2023 | FY4 |
| Woodlands School | Good | 9 Oct 2018 | FY3 |
| Blackpool Skills Academy | Urgent improvement | 16 Jun 2026 | FY1 |