The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Head
- Mr Alun Francis (Principal and Chief Executive)
Provisions
- Boarding
- College / FE residential accommodation
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Blackpool and the Fylde College's Ofsted rating?
Blackpool and the Fylde College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Blackpool and the Fylde College take?
Blackpool and the Fylde College caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Blackpool and the Fylde College?
Blackpool and the Fylde College is in Blackpool, FY2 0HB, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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