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Park Community Academy

158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF

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Pupils
328
Ages
2-19
FSM
60.6%
Attainment 8
0.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
3.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.02
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Park Community Academy

Park Community Academy is a secondary school in Blackpool, Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.8. The school has around 328 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF | More schools in Blackpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Park Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. May 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Park Community Academy

What is Park Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park Community Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Park Community Academy's latest exam results?
Park Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Park Community Academy located?
Park Community Academy is a secondary school in Blackpool, Blackpool (FY3 9HF).
How many pupils attend Park Community Academy?
Park Community Academy has around 328 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Park Community Academy with other schools?
View Park Community Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Blackpool.