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Park Community Academy
158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.2 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
328
Capacity
300
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this academy demonstrates strong overall quality and parent satisfaction, as evidenced by a 100% recommendation rate. However, academic performance metrics indicate challenges, with no students achieving the expected grades in English and Maths at GCSE level. The school serves a diverse age range from 2 to 19, catering to various educational needs within the community.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 0.8 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
School supports development
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.81184, -3.03174 · FY3 9HF
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN140143
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitepark.blackpool.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Park Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Park Community Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2018.
Is Park Community Academy a good school?
Park Community Academy scores 63.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Park Community Academy?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Park Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Park Community Academy in GCSEs?
Park Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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