Highfurlong School
URN: 119868 • Blackpool FY3 7LS
Overview
- Name
- Highfurlong School
- URN
- 119868
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neill Oldham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LS
Summary
Highfurlong School is a community special school located in Blackpool, catering to pupils aged 2-19 with a diverse range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With a current enrolment of 103 students and a capacity of 105, the school prioritises a pupil-centred approach, ensuring that each child's unique needs and strengths are recognised and nurtured. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create an inclusive and supportive environment, fostering resilience and personal growth among students.
The curriculum at Highfurlong is personalised, allowing for innovative teaching methods that cater to individual learning styles. This approach helps students overcome challenges and achieve their personal best. The school also values strong partnerships with families and external agencies, enhancing the support network for students and promoting a sense of community.
Highfurlong School is part of the Synergy Education Trust and is committed to providing a safe and enriching educational experience. The ethos of the school is reflected in its emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and the celebration of student achievements, making it a unique and supportive environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Highfurlong is personalised, allowing for innovative teaching methods that cater to individual learning styles. This approach helps students overcome challenges and achieve their personal best. The school also values strong partnerships with families and external agencies, enhancing the support network for students and promoting a sense of community.
Highfurlong School is part of the Synergy Education Trust and is committed to providing a safe and enriching educational experience. The ethos of the school is reflected in its emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and the celebration of student achievements, making it a unique and supportive environment for all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Park Community Academy (78.4)
- Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School (62.4)
- Woodlands School (60.7)
- Educational Diversity (56.1)
- Lancashire Alternative Provision (52.9)
Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 103
- Boys
- 60
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 60.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-09-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 103 | 60 | 43 | 105 | 60.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 103 | 60 | 43 | 105 | 60.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 110 | 61 | 49 | 105 | 61.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 110 | 61 | 49 | 105 | 61.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 104 | 58 | 46 | 100 | 60.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 83 | 46 | 37 | 84 | 58.80 |
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