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Highfurlong School

Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS, Blackpool


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.0 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
124
Capacity
130
Ages
219
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing quality education for its 124 pupils aged 2-19. While there is limited published data on academic performance, the school is rated higher than 84% of other schools, indicating a positive overall environment. However, the absence of reported progress in key stage 2 subjects suggests a need for improvement in meeting expected standards.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 1 April 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
Asian Other4.8%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
White Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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53.83708, -3.01555 · FY3 7LS

School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN150609
School typeAcademy special converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Highfurlong School rated by Ofsted?

Highfurlong School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2014.

Is Highfurlong School a good school?

Highfurlong School scores 84.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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