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Highfield Leadership Academy

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Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
681
Ages
11-16
FSM
53.0%
Attainment 8
29.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
29.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.4%
Basics 9-5
19.6%

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
25.2%
EBacc APS
2.66
EBacc 9-5
11.2%
EBacc 9-4
15.9%
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About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership 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 29.9. The school has around 681 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ | More schools in Blackpool

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Jul 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Feb 2020 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  6. Dec 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highfield Leadership Academy

What is Highfield Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Leadership Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Highfield Leadership Academy's latest exam results?
Highfield Leadership Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highfield Leadership Academy located?
Highfield Leadership Academy is a secondary school in Blackpool, Blackpool (FY4 3JZ).
How many pupils attend Highfield Leadership Academy?
Highfield Leadership Academy has around 681 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highfield Leadership Academy with other schools?
View Highfield Leadership 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.