Hawes Side Academy

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

Blackpool, FY43LN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

29

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
18.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 22.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
2 February 2022
Previous grade
Good
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
Johnsville Avenue
Blackpool, FY43LN
Phone
1253402541
Website
hawes-side.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138538
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3LN
Website
www.hawes-side.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HAWES SIDE ACADEMY
Capacity
630 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
493
Free School Meals
37.1% (183 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
22.0%
Reading Score:
99.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 99.0
2023 100.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
62
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
493 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everyone matters, everyone succeeds"

relationships respect resilience reflection responsibility

Religious Education (RE) is described as a statutory subject that teaches about Christianity, other world faiths and non-religious worldviews, fosters curiosity and tolerance, and includes guidance on the right of withdrawal.

Head Teacher's Message

Principal’s welcome from Mrs C. Boothroyd highlights Hawes Side Academy as a larger-than-average primary school in Blackpool with a history dating to 1937, academy status since 2012, a new state-of-the-art building opened in 2016, and a mission to help children flourish academically, socially and personally through strong community partnerships and open communication. Visitors are invited to arrange a tour.

Extracurriculars

Sports

athletics cricket football hockey netball rugby swimming

Facilities

22 spacious and newly furnished classrooms library two central halls playgrounds accessible straight out of the classroom trim trail multi-use games area (MUGA) memorial garden pond grass sports pitches break-out spaces sensory spaces enrichment spaces Confucius classroom fully wireless with devices in each classroom

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is relevant, exciting and meets the requirements of the national curriculum. It has a project-based, thematic approach. Provides rich and memorable learning experiences. Aims to develop students’ sense of self and their place in the world.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and After School Club provisions are staffed by members of our Learning Support and Welfare teams. The clubs are overseen by Mrs Angie Scott. Finance and bookings are managed by Mrs Sue Scholes.

SEND Provision

Hawes Side Academy publishes an SEN Information Report and Local Offer; SENCo is Miss Jenny Ward; outlines four broad areas of need and the types of support (Quality First Teaching, targeted group/individual support, involvement of outside agencies, EHCP process); describes accessibility and safeguarding commitments; includes Anti-bullying policies and safeguarding procedures.

Admissions Criteria

The academy adopts the Blackpool Council Admissions policy.

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