The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 322
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 68.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Miss Makinson
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Seymour Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBFC School
Independent · Very close
Revoe Community Primary School
Primary · 599m away
Revoe Learning Academy
Primary · 599m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Primary · 710m away
South Shore Academy
Secondary · 817m away
Blackpool Skills Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
The Nook School
Independent · 1.2km away
Pennsylvania House
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackpool Gateway Academy's Ofsted rating?
Blackpool Gateway Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackpool Gateway Academy?
Blackpool Gateway Academy currently has 322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackpool Gateway Academy take?
Blackpool Gateway Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackpool Gateway Academy?
Blackpool Gateway Academy is in Blackpool, FY1 6JH, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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