The short version
Secondary. 58% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 576
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 61.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Neil Kay
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
St Annes Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Primary · Very close
Thames Primary Academy
Primary · 650m away
Armfield Academy
All-through · Grammar · 790m away
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Primary · 817m away
Spen Brook School
Independent · 924m away
Hawes Side Academy
Primary · 972m away
BFC School
Independent · 1.1km away
Revoe Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend South Shore Academy?
South Shore Academy currently has 576 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Shore Academy take?
South Shore Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Shore Academy?
South Shore Academy is in Blackpool, FY4 2AR, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Shore Academy have a sixth form?
No, South Shore Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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