The Blackpool Sixth Form College

A good academy 16-19 converter school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Blackpool Sixth Form College.

Blackpool, FY37LR Ofsted: Good Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
Not published
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Sustained employment
Not published
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Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
26 March 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
Blackpool Old Road
Blackpool, FY37LR
Phone
1253394911
Website
blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150613
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR
Website
https://www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-10-2024
Trust/MAT
THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring learning, developing character and building futures."

Respect Inclusion Global Citizenship Excellence & High Aspirations Integrity Enthusiasm Support

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Blackpool Sixth. Blackpool Sixth is an outstanding sixth-form college specialising in 16-19 education. With just over 2000 students we are a close and caring college. We pride ourselves on our academic excellence and on delivering the highest standards of teaching, learning and support.

Curriculum Highlights

Over 60 A Level and vocational courses Career Academies are optional at enrolment

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