Blackpool Aspire Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blackpool Aspire Academy.

Blackpool, FY37LS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

35

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
25.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.31
English & Maths grade 4+ %
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
5 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
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
Blackpool Old Road
Blackpool, FY37LS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141132
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900 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
845
Free School Meals
65.6% (554 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.6
English Attainment 8:
7.0
Maths Attainment 8:
6.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
8.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.6
Ebacc English:
83.4%
Ebacc Entry:
2.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
69.3%
Ebacc Languages:
4.3%
Ebacc Maths:
97.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
90.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.31
Progress 8 Range:
-1.54 to -1.08

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
141
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
845 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

PRIDE AMBITION RESPECT RESILIENCE INTEGRITY EXCELLENCE

Head Teacher's Message

I am proud to be the Headteacher of Aspire, continuing to ensure that our students have access to a high quality education. We provide a vibrant, exciting and inspirational place to be, with state-of-the-art facilities. We focus on positive relationships and respect, high expectations, and a scholarly culture that supports all students to achieve their Golden Futures.

Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities New building opened in November 2015

Curriculum Highlights

Career Education and Advice (CEIAG) SMSC PSHE Reading

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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