BFC School
URN: 148646 • Blackpool FY1 6JJ
Overview
- Name
- BFC School
- URN
- 148646
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Trickett (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01253348691
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seasiders Way, Blackpool FY1 6JJ
Summary
BFC School, located in Blackpool, is an independent educational institution catering to mixed-gender students in Years 10 and 11 who seek an alternative to mainstream schooling. With a current enrolment of 20 pupils and a capacity of 32, the school focuses on providing tailored educational experiences that foster personal growth and academic success.
The curriculum is designed to help students achieve outstanding grades while also preparing them for higher education and employment opportunities. BFC School is part of the Blackpool FC Community Trust, which emphasizes not only academic achievement but also the development of key life skills through exceptional personal support and engaging teaching methods.
In addition to its educational offerings, BFC School is integrated into the local community through various initiatives, including sports programmes and health and fitness activities. This community-oriented approach aims to enhance the overall well-being of students and promote an active lifestyle, ensuring a holistic development environment. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at BFCCT.CO.UK.
The curriculum is designed to help students achieve outstanding grades while also preparing them for higher education and employment opportunities. BFC School is part of the Blackpool FC Community Trust, which emphasizes not only academic achievement but also the development of key life skills through exceptional personal support and engaging teaching methods.
In addition to its educational offerings, BFC School is integrated into the local community through various initiatives, including sports programmes and health and fitness activities. This community-oriented approach aims to enhance the overall well-being of students and promote an active lifestyle, ensuring a holistic development environment. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at BFCCT.CO.UK.
Useful links
- BFCCT Consent Form (sen)
- News (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Strategy & Policies (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- BFC School (other)
- Age 0-11 (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Park Community Academy (78.4)
- Highfurlong School (72.7)
- Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School (62.4)
- Woodlands School (60.7)
- Educational Diversity (56.1)
Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 14 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 32
- Pupils
- 20
- Boys
- 18
- Girls
- 2
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-10-05
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 32 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 32 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 32 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 32 | 0.00 |
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