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Montgomery Academy
All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0AZ, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.0 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,174
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 79% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 15%, indicating fewer students are taking a broad range of subjects. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but potential applicants may want to consider the school's strengths and areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.0 | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 15% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black African0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.85560, -3.03767 · FY2 0AZ
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN137973
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.montgomeryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Montgomery Academy rated by Ofsted?
Montgomery Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2024.
Is Montgomery Academy a good school?
Montgomery Academy scores 28.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Montgomery Academy in GCSEs?
Montgomery Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.0. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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