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Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.8 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
835
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.7, the school demonstrates strong performance in comparison to 90% of schools nationally, though it has room for improvement as indicated by its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the low EBacc entry rate of 4% suggests limited opportunities in a broader curriculum. Parents might appreciate the school's potential for growth, but should consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 36.7 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other3.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.83699, -3.01529 · FY3 7LS
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN141132
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackpool Aspire Academy rated by Ofsted?
Blackpool Aspire Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2024.
Is Blackpool Aspire Academy a good school?
Blackpool Aspire Academy scores 12.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Blackpool Aspire Academy in GCSEs?
Blackpool Aspire Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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