Hawes Side Academy
URN: 138538 • Blackpool FY4 3LN
Overview
- Name
- Hawes Side Academy
- URN
- 138538
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAWES SIDE ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Boothroyd (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01253402541
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool FY4 3LN
Summary
Hawes Side Academy is a mixed primary academy located in the South Shore area of Blackpool, serving 412 pupils with a capacity of 630. Originally established in 1937, the school transitioned to academy status in 2012 and moved into a new, purpose-built facility in November 2016 as part of the Priority Schools Building Programme. The academy is committed to providing a well-rounded education, focusing on the academic, social, and personal development of each child.
The school values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. Hawes Side Academy aims to raise standards and ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning and equip students with essential skills for their future.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (38.10%), the academy is dedicated to addressing diverse needs and promoting inclusivity. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various initiatives and events, reinforcing the community spirit that is central to Hawes Side Academy's ethos.
The school values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. Hawes Side Academy aims to raise standards and ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning and equip students with essential skills for their future.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (38.10%), the academy is dedicated to addressing diverse needs and promoting inclusivity. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various initiatives and events, reinforcing the community spirit that is central to Hawes Side Academy's ethos.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAWES SIDE ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 412
- Boys
- 214
- Girls
- 198
- FSM %
- 38.10
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 412 | 214 | 198 | 630 | 38.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 493 | 252 | 241 | 630 | 35.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 541 | 279 | 262 | 630 | 34.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 541 | 279 | 262 | 630 | 34.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 567 | 294 | 273 | 630 | 33.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 606 | 314 | 292 | 630 | 26.60 |
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