South Shore Academy
URN: 140021 • Blackpool FY4 2AR
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Warhurst (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Anne's Road, Blackpool FY4 2AR
Summary
South Shore Academy, located in Blackpool, is a mixed secondary academy sponsored by the Bright Futures Educational Trust. With a current enrollment of 726 students and a capacity of 985, the academy serves a diverse community, with 62.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school's mission is to ensure that all students become confident, independent, and resilient learners, equipped to pursue their ambitions and contribute positively to society.
The academy's educational ethos is built around three core values: ambition, respect, and resilience. South Shore Academy aims to foster well-rounded global citizens through a comprehensive curriculum that encourages personal development and academic achievement. The school actively engages students in various projects, such as the DesignLab Nation initiative in collaboration with the V&A Museum, enhancing their skills and creativity.
In addition to academic support, South Shore Academy prioritises mental health and well-being, providing resources and newsletters to keep parents informed. The school encourages parental involvement and feedback, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and community development.
The academy's educational ethos is built around three core values: ambition, respect, and resilience. South Shore Academy aims to foster well-rounded global citizens through a comprehensive curriculum that encourages personal development and academic achievement. The school actively engages students in various projects, such as the DesignLab Nation initiative in collaboration with the V&A Museum, enhancing their skills and creativity.
In addition to academic support, South Shore Academy prioritises mental health and well-being, providing resources and newsletters to keep parents informed. The school encourages parental involvement and feedback, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and community development.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 985
- Pupils
- 726
- Boys
- 375
- Girls
- 351
- FSM %
- 62.30
- Open date
- 2013-12-01
- Close date
- 2024-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 726 | 375 | 351 | 985 | 62.30 |
2024-09-11 | 726 | 375 | 351 | 985 | 62.30 |
2023-09-11 | 783 | 410 | 373 | 985 | 59.50 |
2022-09-11 | 783 | 410 | 373 | 985 | 59.50 |
2021-09-11 | 750 | 396 | 354 | 985 | 56.10 |
2020-09-11 | 734 | 382 | 352 | 985 | 52.30 |
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