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Highfield Leadership Academy
Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.4 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
681
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.0, the school currently falls below the national average, particularly in English and Maths, where only 42% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. Although it has a parent satisfaction rate of 75%, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing development. The school is situated in a challenging context, reflected by its LocaleIQ score of 4.4, placing it in the bottom 4% of schools nationally.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 30.0 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Good range of subjects
81%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
Behaviour is good
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
White Other3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.78786, -3.02919 · FY4 3JZ
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN142469
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Leadership Academy rated by Ofsted?
Highfield Leadership Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Highfield Leadership Academy a good school?
Highfield Leadership Academy scores 4.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Highfield Leadership Academy?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highfield Leadership Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Highfield Leadership Academy in GCSEs?
Highfield Leadership Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.0. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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