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South Shore Academy

St Annes Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AR, Blackpool


Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
576
Capacity
985
Ages
1116
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary

With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate from June 2023, this secondary school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education. While specific academic performance data is limited, parents may want to consider the implications of the current rating when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 27 June 2023
Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.5%
White Other4.9%
Other2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.79613, -3.04389 · FY4 2AR

School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN151443
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is South Shore Academy rated by Ofsted?

South Shore Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.

Is South Shore Academy a good school?

South Shore Academy scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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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