The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 0.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
0.7
43.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 20
- Capacity
- 63%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Head
- Miss Gemma Trickett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Seasiders Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackpool Gateway Academy
Primary · Very close
Revoe Community Primary School
Primary · 428m away
Revoe Learning Academy
Primary · 428m away
Blackpool Skills Academy
Independent · 945m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Primary · 978m away
South Shore Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Nook School
Independent · 1.2km away
Pennsylvania House
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is BFC School a selective school?
No. BFC School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is BFC School's Ofsted rating?
BFC School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend BFC School?
BFC School currently has 20 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does BFC School take?
BFC School caters for pupils aged 14 to 16.
Where is BFC School?
BFC School is in Blackpool, FY1 6JJ, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does BFC School have a sixth form?
No, BFC School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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