The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.6
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
22.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Kilmurray
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThames Primary Academy
Primary · 353m away
South Shore Academy
Secondary · 790m away
Roseacre Primary Academy
Primary · 798m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Primary · 870m away
Hawes Side Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Piers House
Independent · 1.1km away
Highfield Leadership Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Spen Brook School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Armfield Academy a selective school?
No. Armfield Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Armfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Armfield Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Armfield Academy?
Armfield Academy currently has 1,215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Armfield Academy take?
Armfield Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Armfield Academy?
Armfield Academy is in Blackpool, FY4 1TL, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Armfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Armfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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