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Blackpool Aspire Academy

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Blackpool Aspire Academy

Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
835
Ages
11-16
FSM
64.6%
Attainment 8
36.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.4%
Basics 9-5
27.8%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
3.8%
EBacc APS
3.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
1.9%
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About Blackpool Aspire Academy

Blackpool Aspire Academy is a secondary school in Blackpool, Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. The school has around 835 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Blackpool Aspire Academy

What is Blackpool Aspire Academy's Ofsted rating?
Blackpool Aspire Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Blackpool Aspire Academy's latest exam results?
Blackpool Aspire Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Blackpool Aspire Academy located?
Blackpool Aspire Academy is a secondary school in Blackpool, Blackpool (FY3 7LS).
How many pupils attend Blackpool Aspire Academy?
Blackpool Aspire Academy has around 835 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Blackpool Aspire Academy with other schools?
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