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Armfield Academy

State school · Blackpool, FY4 1TL
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-16
  • 1,150 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,150 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Blackpool Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Kilmurray

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38%
LA avg.
42%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
70
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,150
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

488 Lytham Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 1TL
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Telephone: 01253 207702

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Website: http://www.armfieldacademy.co.uk

Local authority: Blackpool Council

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School data & information Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TL
1,150 Pupil numbers
34 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
70 Number of teachers
34 Number of teaching assistants

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% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38%
LA avg.
42%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.20
LA avg.
34.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-1.11 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 147 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 3
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4

Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Armfield Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

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Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
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