FindMySchool LogoFindMySchool
  • League Tables
    Combined A-levels & GCSEPrimary SchoolsOxbridge Success
  • Schools
    Schools by Area
    Primary SchoolsSecondary SchoolsSixth Form Schools
    General Schools
    A-levelsSecondaryPrimaryNursery
  • Blog
FindMySchool LogoFindMySchool

Helping parents and students find the best schools in England with comprehensive data and insights.

GET IN TOUCH

  • Contact us form
  • info@findmyschool.uk

Quick Links

  • Find Schools
  • Schools by City
  • Primary by Area
  • Secondary by Area
  • Sixth Form Schools by Area
  • Map Search
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Sixth Form and Grammar Schools

Rankings

  • Combined A-levels and GCSE
  • Primary Schools
  • Oxbridge Success

Resources

  • About Us
  • Our Methodology
  • Data Disclaimer
  • FAQs
  • Blog

© 2025 FindMySchool. All rights reserved.

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy

Showing 1-9 of 10 schools

  • St Mary's Catholic Academy, Blackpool
  • Tower Learning Centre Independent School
  • Unity Academy Blackpool
  • Blackpool Aspire Academy
  • Montgomery Academy
  • Armfield Academy
  • Highfield Leadership Academy
  • St George's School A Church of England Academy
  • BFC School
  • South Shore Academy
Blackpool schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Blackpool Area

Blackpool secondary schools serve a coastal town with 10 schools, where 50%% are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 86%. [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc], [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc], and [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] are among the highest-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 35 compared to England's 41. Families across Blackpool have access to a range of comprehensive schools, with ongoing improvements in academic standards and leadership. The town's schools provide inclusive education with strong community connections. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.

Key Performance Metrics for Blackpool
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Blackpool35.1
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Blackpool6%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Blackpool3.0
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Blackpool50%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Blackpool
35.1vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Blackpool
6%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Blackpool
3.0vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Blackpool
50%vsEngland
86%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2BLACKPOOL
#3,060England

St Mary's Catholic Academy, Blackpool

St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, FY3 7EQ
Blackpool council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,205 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School227 offers / 489 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary
#8BLACKPOOL
#4,023England

Tower Learning Centre Independent School

316 Church Street, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 3QE
Blackpool council
GCSE
17 pupils
Mixed
14-16 years
None
No special features
Details
State · All-through
#7BLACKPOOL
#3,823England

Unity Academy Blackpool

Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TS
Blackpool council
GCSE
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
974 pupils
Mixed
2-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 62 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Secondary School119 offers / 208 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary
#6BLACKPOOL
#3,714England

Blackpool Aspire Academy

Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS
Blackpool council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
845 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School178 offers / 254 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5BLACKPOOL
#3,499England

Montgomery Academy

All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ
Blackpool council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,179 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School243 offers / 404 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · All-through
#4BLACKPOOL
#3,495England

Armfield Academy

488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1TL
Blackpool council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,150 pupils
Mixed
3-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 125 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Secondary School159 offers / 394 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary
#3BLACKPOOL
#3,373England

Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ
Blackpool council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
631 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School206 offers / 304 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#1BLACKPOOL
#1,395England

St George's School A Church of England Academy

Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, FY4 4PH
Blackpool council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,005 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School209 offers / 549 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · Secondary
Unranked

BFC School

Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ
Blackpool council
No rankings available
20 pupils
Mixed
14-16 years
None
Special Classes
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Blackpool

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, GCSE performance, and Ofsted ratings.

Neighbourhoods in Blackpool

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Montgomery AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Montgomery Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Tower Learning Centre Independent SchoolIndependentSecondary14-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Tower Learning Centre Independent School

Independent • Secondary • 14-16 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Highfield Leadership AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Highfield Leadership Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Blackpool Aspire AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#1St George's School A Church of England AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Blackpool Aspire Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
St George's School A Church of England Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Mary's Catholic Academy, BlackpoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#4Armfield AcademyStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ABFC SchoolIndependentSecondary14-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/ASouth Shore AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
St Mary's Catholic Academy, Blackpool

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Armfield Academy

State • All-through • 3-16 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
BFC School

Independent • Secondary • 14-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available
South Shore Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Unity Academy BlackpoolStateAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Unity Academy Blackpool

State • All-through • 2-16 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

FAQs

We combine official data sources and our methodology to highlight consistent performance. Use filters to personalise results based on what matters to your family.

View all Blackpool schools →