Armfield Academy
URN: 145863 • Blackpool FY4 1TL
Overview
- Name
- Armfield Academy
- URN
- 145863
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 72.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Kilmurray (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01253207702
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 488 Lytham Road, Blackpool FY4 1TL
Summary
Armfield Academy is a mixed all-through free school located in Blackpool, accommodating 1,215 pupils with a capacity of 1,220. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that addresses the diverse social and learning needs of its students. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, Armfield Academy aims to equip learners with the skills necessary for future success, promoting resilience, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
The curriculum at Armfield Academy is designed to be ambitious and comprehensive, ensuring that all students have access to a broad and balanced education. In the 2024 phonics screening check, 98% of Year 1 pupils met the expected standard, significantly higher than the national average of 80%. This reflects the school’s commitment to high educational outcomes and the dedication of its well-qualified staff.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Armfield Academy's ethos, with strong relationships between staff, students, and parents. The school values respect, integrity, and pride, striving to create a safe and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at Armfield Academy is designed to be ambitious and comprehensive, ensuring that all students have access to a broad and balanced education. In the 2024 phonics screening check, 98% of Year 1 pupils met the expected standard, significantly higher than the national average of 80%. This reflects the school’s commitment to high educational outcomes and the dedication of its well-qualified staff.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Armfield Academy's ethos, with strong relationships between staff, students, and parents. The school values respect, integrity, and pride, striving to create a safe and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Reading Map (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- BFCCT Programme (other)
- FCAT Central Documents (other)
- North West SCITT (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- About Us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Unity Academy Blackpool (37.7)
Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1220
- Pupils
- 1215
- Boys
- 606
- Girls
- 609
- FSM %
- 38.10
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1215 | 606 | 609 | 1220 | 38.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1150 | 569 | 581 | 1220 | 35.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 898 | 453 | 445 | 1220 | 33.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 898 | 453 | 445 | 1220 | 33.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 684 | 346 | 338 | 1220 | 29.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 463 | 240 | 223 | 1220 | 22.70 |
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