Blackpool Aspire Academy

About Blackpool Aspire Academy

Blackpool Aspire Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blackpool, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 835 pupils on roll. It is part of FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 (2025/26). 66.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Blackpool →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

835 / 900 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 7LS

Phone

01253353155

Principal

John Woods

Website

http://www.blackpoolaspireacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Blackpool Aspire Academy?

Blackpool Aspire Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blackpool, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Blackpool Aspire Academy have?

Blackpool Aspire Academy has 835 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Blackpool Aspire Academy's Ofsted rating?

Blackpool Aspire Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).

How does Blackpool Aspire Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Blackpool Aspire Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 in 2025/26.

Is Blackpool Aspire Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Blackpool Aspire Academy is part of FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Blackpool Aspire Academy?

Blackpool Aspire Academy is located at Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 7LS.