Blackpool and the Fylde College

A good further education school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blackpool and the Fylde College.

Blackpool, FY20HB Ofsted: Good Age 14-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
Continue in education or training
14.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 22.0%
Sustained employment
68.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 34.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 February 2025
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ashfield Road
Bispham
Blackpool, FY20HB
Phone
1253352352
Website
blackpool.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130739
Type
Further education
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB
Website
www.blackpool.ac.uk
Age range
14-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
22.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
34.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
30.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
11%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1099 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Aerospace Engineering (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Facilities

gym sports centre fine dining restaurant professional salon

Curriculum Highlights

Level 3 Diplomas are equivalent to 2 A Levels and focused on a single subject area; they provide employment-focused skills and knowledge. Level 3 Triple Diplomas take two years to complete and are equivalent to 3 A Levels and carry the maximum 168 UCAS points. T Levels include at least 315 hours of hands-on industry placement. T Levels can lead to university, skilled employment or higher/degree apprenticeships. UCAS tariff mapping is provided for T Levels to show equivalence with traditional A Level outcomes (e.g., 168 points for Distinction*).

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Entry requirements for Level 3 courses at B&FC typically include having at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject. Specific requirements may vary depending on the course, and some programmes might require an interview or assessment to ensure suitability.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Not listed Bursaries: Available

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