“schools in Blackpool”

Seymour Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JH · Part of Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Information about this school

 Blackpool Gateway Primary School opened in September 2013 before converting to academy status in September 2015. The school has been part of the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) since September 2016. Blackpool Gateway Academy is one of nine academies in the multi-academy trust.  The school is larger than the average-sized primary school and is growing each year as it receives a new intake in Reception. The school currently provides education for 324 pupils from Nursery to Year 4.  The school’s Nursery provision began in January 2018.  The proportion of pupils who are eligible for free school meals is much higher than the national average.  One third of the pupils registered at the school receive support for SEN and/or disabilities, which is well above the national average.  The school has a lower than average proportion of pupils who have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan.

Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3NX

Inspection of a good school: Blackpool St John’s Church of England Primary School Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 3NX

Seasiders Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6JJ

Information about this school

 This is the school’s first standard inspection. The school was registered by the Department for Education on 5 October 2021.  The school provides alternative provision for pupils who are at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream secondary schools in Blackpool.  The school buildings are situated in the north stand area of Blackpool Football Club.  The school is registered to admit up to 32 girls and boys, aged between 14 and 16 years old. There are currently twelve Year 11 pupils on roll. They attend full time. There are 10 Year 10 pupils who attend part time for two days each week.  One pupil has an education, health and care plan.  The school does not use alternative provision.

Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS

Inspection of an outstanding school: Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School School Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 5DS

Seasiders Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6JJ

What is it like to attend this school?

Blackpool Football School (BFC) welcomes pupils who have not benefited from a positive experience in their previous schools. Some pupils join the school having not attended their previous school for a significant length of time. Leaders aim to provide pupils with the chance to get back on track. Most pupils attend regularly.

Seacrest Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2SD

Seacrest Avenue School address Primary Type of school Blackpool Voluntary aided School category Lancashire, FY1 2SD 4 to 11 Age range of pupils 01253 354496 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01253 595765 Fax number 200 Number on roll Vivien Pickup Chair of governors The governing body Appropriate authority Mrs Helen Moreton Headteacher 1 December 2003 Date of previous inspection

Seymour Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JH · Part of Fylde Coast Academy Trust

What is it like to attend this school?

Blackpool Gateway Academy is a caring and supportive school. Pupils, including those in the early years, are happy and they feel safe.

Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS

Inspection of Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Blackpool, FY4 5DS

Thank you for the warm welcome we received when we visited your school. We enjoyed our time with you and were impressed by how hard you are working and the way you care for and support one another. This is because you know right from wrong and show respect for others. Yours is a good school. You make good progress in your work and reach the standards expected of young people of your age. You have the personal qualities to be successful in the future. There are a few pupils who are not well prepared for the next stage in their education because they do not attend school regularly. Most of you, however, do so and are keen to learn and benefit from all the school has to offer. That includes some outstanding things, such as the opportunities you have in contributing to make your school and the local community even better than they are. The way the school ensures that everyone has an equal chance and that your parents and carers can help you in your

Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS

Text from letter to pupils explaining the findings of the inspection

24 April 2008 Dear Pupils Inspection of Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Blackpool, FY4 5DS What a good school you attend! Thank you for helping me during the inspection. You will not be surprised to know that I think your school is of a good quality. I enjoyed watching you learn and listening to what you had to say. It was a pleasure to meet pupils who kindly gave up their lunchtime to answer questions. I was really pleased to see how sensible you all are with all the building work going on. It was an absolute delight to see the children in the Reception class enjoying all the exciting activities they were involved in. The list below shows some of the many things I liked about your school.

Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3NX

What is it like to attend this school?

Blackpool St John’s is a warm and welcoming school. The pupils who spoke with me said that they are happy and love school. They attend regularly. They said that they feel safe and can talk to staff if they have a worry. Pupils told me that staff look after them properly. Staff teach pupils how to stay safe online and when outdoors.

Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD · Part of The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Existing academy: St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool URN: 150825 Predecessor school: St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School URN: 119598

278a Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9JW

278a Whitegate Drive School address Pupil referral unit Type of school Blackpool Pupil referral unit School category Lancashire, FY3 9JW 5 to 16 Age range of pupils 01253 476563 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01253 476665 Fax number 244 Number on roll Cllr Alan Matthews Chair of governors The governing body Appropriate authority Ms Kathryn Boulton Headteacher Not applicable Date of previous inspection

278a Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9JW

Information about this school

 The school caters for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. Many pupils have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from their mainstream schools. Some pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.  The school operates from the main school site at 278a Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9JW. The school also operates from premises at Bathurst Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7RJ and 10 Clifton Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4RF.  The school caters for pupils in key stages 2, 3 and 4. Most of these pupils are on the roll of a mainstream school and this school. A few pupils are only registered at this school.  The school also runs a hospital and home tuition service. This caters for pupils aged 11 to 16 who are unable to attend mainstream education due to medical conditions.  The school meets the requirements of the provider access legislation, which requires

Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4DJ · Part of Cidari Education Limited

Information about this school

 Baines’ Endowed Primary School and Children’s Centre is part of an academy trust with three other schools in Blackpool, one of which is secondary. Other schools in the trust are based in the Blackburn area. Leaders work collaboratively within the trust. The school is also an active member of a collaborative group of schools in the Blackpool area. England Academy, 31 January–1 February 2018

Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7RW

Information about the school

Since the previous inspection the school has gained ArtsMark Gold and Digital Media awards in addition to maintaining the Dyslexia Friendly award. The school has Children’s University, Healthy School and Eco-Bronze status and is accredited with ICAN status which supports speech and language development. Boundary is part of the Blackpool Primary Schools partnership. Extended provision includes before- school, after-school and holiday clubs. The school hosts two Special Educational Resource Facilities for pupils who have behavioural, emotional and social difficulties from its own and other Blackpool primary schools. There have been significant staff changes since the previous inspection. The school exceeds the government’s current floor standard, which sets the minimum expectations for attainment and progress. Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

Layton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7DX

Inspection of Layton Primary School, Blackpool, FY3 7DX

Thank you for making me so welcome in your school when I inspected recently along with three of my colleagues. A special thank you to those of you who gave up your breaks to talk to the inspection team and tell us how much you like coming to school and enjoy learning. You have a good understanding of how to be fit and healthy through taking part in plenty of sports and physical activities and making the right choices in what you have to eat. Most of you feel safe in school and were polite, courteous and behaved sensibly as you moved around the building. This is particularly important whilst the building work is taking place. The school provides you with a satisfactory education. Your headteacher, members of the governing body and all the other staff in your school are working together to improve the education that you receive. I have asked them to help you to improve your achievement by providing better opportunities to use your skills in writing, mathematical problem-

Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TS · Part of Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Information about this school

 The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website.  The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish.  The principal of the school, formerly the vice-principal, was appointed in April 2017. The former principal is now the executive headteacher of this school and two other schools in the trust.  The school makes use of The Blackpool Alternative School for its alternative provision arrangements.  The trust brokers a range of support within its schools, including, in this school, support in science.  The government’s current floor standards were met in 2016 at both key stages 2 and 4. The school is not deemed to be coasting.

Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HB

Information about this provider

The college operates from nine main campuses. The Bispham Campus and the Gateway Campus are the main campuses for 16-18-year-old students. The University Centre is the main location for higher education and the Blackpool School of Arts, which provides courses in fashion, graphics, performing arts, music, photography and media. Specialist apprenticeships are offered at Lancashire Energy HQ, the college’s energy and engineering training centre. At the Nautical Campus in 11 to 14 February 2025

30 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7UN

Information about this proposed school

 This proposed independent school is located in Blackpool. It is housed in a repurposed, modern, ground-floor building on a small industrial estate.  It is proposed that the school will provide full-time education for up to 40 mixed gender pupils, aged between 11 and 16 years. It is intended that the proposed school will cater for pupils who are struggling to cope with mainstream school but still wish to pursue an academic education within a small nurturing environment. Referrals will be taken from local academy trusts and Blackpool local authority .  The school aims to re-engage pupils not suited to or struggling with traditional education pathways by engaging them in personalised, quality educational and vocational courses that encourage and motivate pupils.  The proprietor has a limited company called Lancashire Alternative Provision Limited. The proprietor is the only director. The proprietor intends to develop a body to have

Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7RW

Dinmore Avenue School address Primary Type of school Blackpool Community School category Lancashire, FY3 7RW 3 to 11 Age range of pupils 01253 478250 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01253 478250 Fax number 329 Number on roll Mr P Collins JP Chair of governors The governing body Appropriate authority Mr D Harrison Headteacher 1 October 2002 Date of previous inspection