Blackpool Gateway Academy
URN: 142175 • Blackpool FY1 6JH
Overview
- Name
- Blackpool Gateway Academy
- URN
- 142175
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sue Robinson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01253402936
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seymour Road, Blackpool FY1 6JH
Summary
Blackpool Gateway Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Blackpool, serving 322 pupils with a capacity of 420. As an academy converter, it operates under the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT), which oversees its governance and educational standards. The Local Governing Body plays a crucial role in supporting the school's vision, managing the budget, and holding the Principal accountable for academic performance.
The academy offers a curriculum designed to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment. It aims to provide a well-rounded education that meets the needs of its diverse student population, with a significant percentage of pupils (68.4%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting the community's socio-economic context.
In addition to its educational focus, Blackpool Gateway Academy encourages parental involvement through various initiatives, including forums and community events. The school is committed to continuous improvement and is actively involved in teacher training through the North West SCITT, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to deliver high-quality education.
The academy offers a curriculum designed to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment. It aims to provide a well-rounded education that meets the needs of its diverse student population, with a significant percentage of pupils (68.4%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting the community's socio-economic context.
In addition to its educational focus, Blackpool Gateway Academy encourages parental involvement through various initiatives, including forums and community events. The school is committed to continuous improvement and is actively involved in teacher training through the North West SCITT, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to deliver high-quality education.
Useful links
- CPOMS (other)
- Reading for pleasure (other)
- Gateway Financial Information (other)
- Staff Intranet (other)
- Turn on the subtitles (other)
- School Performance Tables (other)
- FCAT (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- ParentApp (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 322
- Boys
- 153
- Girls
- 169
- FSM %
- 68.40
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 322 | 153 | 169 | 420 | 68.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 360 | 174 | 186 | 420 | 71.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 336 | 162 | 174 | 420 | 70.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 336 | 162 | 174 | 420 | 70.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 374 | 190 | 184 | 420 | 65.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 401 | 220 | 181 | 420 | 50.80 |
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