The Blackpool Sixth Form College
URN: 130744 • Blackpool FY3 7LR
Overview
- Name
- The Blackpool Sixth Form College
- URN
- 130744
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Craven (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR
Summary
      The Blackpool Sixth Form College is a dedicated further education institution located in Blackpool, offering a wide range of over 60 A Level and vocational courses for students aged 16 and above. The college aims to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for university, higher apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workforce. With experienced staff and state-of-the-art facilities, Blackpool Sixth is committed to helping students achieve their academic and career aspirations.
The curriculum is designed to link subjects to real career opportunities through various pathways, allowing students to see the potential impact of their course choices. Additionally, students have the option to join Career Academies, which provide deeper insights into specific career fields, enhancing their educational experience.
The college fosters a strong sense of community, hosting regular open events and course discussion evenings to engage with prospective students and their families. These initiatives aim to ensure that students feel supported both academically and personally as they transition into this next stage of their education.
      The curriculum is designed to link subjects to real career opportunities through various pathways, allowing students to see the potential impact of their course choices. Additionally, students have the option to join Career Academies, which provide deeper insights into specific career fields, enhancing their educational experience.
The college fosters a strong sense of community, hosting regular open events and course discussion evenings to engage with prospective students and their families. These initiatives aim to ensure that students feel supported both academically and personally as they transition into this next stage of their education.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 | 
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