Blackpool Aspire Academy
URN: 141132 • Blackpool FY3 7LS
Overview
- Name
- Blackpool Aspire Academy
- URN
- 141132
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Woods (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01253353155
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LS
Summary
Blackpool Aspire Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Blackpool, with a current enrolment of 835 students and a capacity of 900. The school is part of the Fylde Coast Academy Trust and is committed to providing a high-quality education, emphasising positive relationships and respect among students and staff. The Headteacher, Mr John Woods, highlights the academy's focus on raising aspirations and academic achievement, aiming to prepare students for successful futures.
The curriculum at Blackpool Aspire Academy is designed to foster a scholarly community, with a strong emphasis on personal, social, health, and economic education. The school offers various extracurricular activities and events, such as residential trips and performances, to enhance the educational experience. Regular communication with parents is maintained through newsletters and letters, ensuring families are informed about school expectations and events.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (64.60%), Blackpool Aspire Academy is dedicated to supporting its diverse student body. The Local Governing Body plays a crucial role in overseeing the school's financial and operational governance, ensuring that the academy remains accountable and focused on its educational mission.
The curriculum at Blackpool Aspire Academy is designed to foster a scholarly community, with a strong emphasis on personal, social, health, and economic education. The school offers various extracurricular activities and events, such as residential trips and performances, to enhance the educational experience. Regular communication with parents is maintained through newsletters and letters, ensuring families are informed about school expectations and events.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (64.60%), Blackpool Aspire Academy is dedicated to supporting its diverse student body. The Local Governing Body plays a crucial role in overseeing the school's financial and operational governance, ensuring that the academy remains accountable and focused on its educational mission.
Useful links
- Pzazz presents...The Addams Family (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SENDgateway (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- View All Events (calendar)
- Privacy Statement (download)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic Academy (71.0)
- Montgomery Academy (70.6)
- St George's School A Church of England Academy (70.2)
- Bispham High School - An Arts College (45.2)
- Collegiate High School (45.2)
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
- 900
- Pupils
- 835
- Boys
- 398
- Girls
- 437
- FSM %
- 64.60
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 835 | 398 | 437 | 900 | 64.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 845 | 419 | 426 | 900 | 62.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 804 | 430 | 374 | 900 | 58.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 804 | 430 | 374 | 900 | 58.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 786 | 426 | 360 | 900 | 56.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 732 | 382 | 350 | 900 | 48.40 |
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