Montgomery Academy

A good academy converter school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Montgomery Academy.

Blackpool, FY20AZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
34.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.92
English & Maths grade 4+ %
42.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 37.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
22 May 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
All Hallows Road
Bispham
Blackpool, FY20AZ
Phone
1253356271
Website
montgomeryschool.co.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137973
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ
Website
http://www.montgomeryschool.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,179
Free School Meals
39.9% (470 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
35.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.2
English Attainment 8:
7.9
Maths Attainment 8:
6.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.2
Ebacc English:
94.2%
Ebacc Entry:
6.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
80.4%
Ebacc Languages:
17.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.92
Progress 8 Range:
-1.11 to -0.73

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
196
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,179 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire Excellence Together"

Safe Mature Ambitious Respectful Thoughtful

Head Teacher's Message

Stephen Careless, Headteacher, highlights Montgomery Academy's 60+ years of service, a proud tradition in sport and academics, a reading-rich curriculum with vocational opportunities, partnerships with Blackpool & Fylde and Myerscough Colleges for Year 9 options, SMART behaviour expectations, and OFSTED 'Good' rating in May 2024.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading-rich curriculum blending traditional academic subjects with vocational opportunities Full National Curriculum enriched with community-based opportunities to complement academic education Links with Blackpool & Fylde and Myerscough Colleges offering courses such as Construction, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Hair & Beauty and Animal Studies Expanded curriculum options for Year 9

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