Montgomery Academy
URN: 137973 • Blackpool FY2 0AZ
Overview
- Name
- Montgomery Academy
- URN
- 137973
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Careless (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01253356271
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- All Hallows Road, Blackpool FY2 0AZ
Summary
Montgomery Academy, located in Blackpool, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 1,174 students, operating below its capacity of 1,250. The school has a strong community presence, having served local families for over 60 years, and has demonstrated resilience during the challenges posed by the pandemic. The headteacher, Stephen Careless, emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Montgomery Academy is designed to be both comprehensive and enriching, blending traditional academic subjects with vocational opportunities relevant to the local area, such as travel, childcare, and catering. Recent enhancements include new course offerings in collaboration with Blackpool & Fylde and Myerscough Colleges, providing students with options in Construction, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, and more. The school promotes a culture of being SMART—Safe, Mature, Ambitious, Respectful, and Thoughtful—encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes among students.
Montgomery Academy received a 'Good' rating from OFSTED in May 2024 across all areas, reflecting the effectiveness of its teaching and leadership. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and aims to inspire excellence within its community, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education and opportunities for personal growth.
The curriculum at Montgomery Academy is designed to be both comprehensive and enriching, blending traditional academic subjects with vocational opportunities relevant to the local area, such as travel, childcare, and catering. Recent enhancements include new course offerings in collaboration with Blackpool & Fylde and Myerscough Colleges, providing students with options in Construction, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, and more. The school promotes a culture of being SMART—Safe, Mature, Ambitious, Respectful, and Thoughtful—encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes among students.
Montgomery Academy received a 'Good' rating from OFSTED in May 2024 across all areas, reflecting the effectiveness of its teaching and leadership. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and aims to inspire excellence within its community, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education and opportunities for personal growth.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- View All Events (calendar)
- Events, Articles and Links (calendar)
- Let's Talk Reading (download)
- Year 11 Face to Face Progress Evening (download)
- Reading Journey (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1174
- Boys
- 582
- Girls
- 592
- FSM %
- 36.90
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1174 | 582 | 592 | 1250 | 36.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1179 | 620 | 559 | 1250 | 39.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1174 | 613 | 561 | 1250 | 35.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1174 | 613 | 561 | 1250 | 35.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1154 | 607 | 547 | 1250 | 31.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1178 | 608 | 570 | 1370 | 25.60 |
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