South Shore Academy

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

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

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score

Not published

Raw: No data published

English & Maths grade 4+ %

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

25.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Inadequate

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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

Inadequate

Overall effectiveness: Inadequate
Last inspected: 27 June 2023
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Category of concern: SM
Quality of education: Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes: Inadequate
Personal development: Requires Improvement
Leadership & management: Inadequate
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: St Annes Road

Blackpool, FY42AR
Phone: 1253336500
Website: southshoreacademyblackpool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 151443
Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Address: St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AR
Website: https://southshoreacademyblackpool.co.uk/
Age range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Opened: 01-10-2024
Trust/MAT: CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Capacity: 985 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

respect ambition resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from South Shore Academy; proud to be part of the Cidari Multi Academy Trust; core values of ambition, purpose and achievement; invites visits.

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 curriculum includes English language, English literature, mathematics, science, PE, religious studies, history, geography and art. Enrichment activities include work experience at KS4, trips, a wide range of extra-curricular clubs including D of E, fundraising, supporting others, mentoring and representing the school. KS3 Maths uses a five-year spiral model (Number, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics/Probability) with progression to GCSE after Year 9; there are Learning Checkpoints with target 50% and 'exceeding' at 80%.

Admissions Criteria

Applications must be made using the Local Authority's Common Application Form (or online via the Local Authority's website). Secondary places must be applied to the Local Authority by 31 October. The Local Authority's School Admissions Team offers places on behalf of South Shore Academy. You must apply to the authority where you live. If oversubscribed, parents have the right of appeal to an independent admission appeal panel. Non-routine admissions may apply; common application form with up to three preferences.