The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 38.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- HAWES SIDE ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Boothroyd (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
September 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Piers House
Independent · 945m away
South Shore Academy
Secondary · 972m away
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Primary · 990m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Armfield Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hawes Side Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hawes Side Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hawes Side Academy?
Hawes Side Academy currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawes Side Academy take?
Hawes Side Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawes Side Academy?
Hawes Side Academy is in Blackpool, FY4 3LN, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hawes Side Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hawes Side Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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