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Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

29.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

29.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2335.146.4
2023/2434.446.4
2024/2529.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.790.00
2023/24-0.960.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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1.23 km away · Free schools
Good
South Shore Academy
1.33 km away · Academy sponsor led
Inadequate
St George's School A Church of England Academy
1.46 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Maple School
1.97 km away · Free schools special
Inadequate

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 16 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.9. The school has around 681 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Highfield Leadership Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 16 responses): 75% of parents would recommend Highfield Leadership Academy.
What are Highfield Leadership Academy's latest exam results?
Highfield Leadership Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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