South Shore Academy

About South Shore Academy

South Shore Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blackpool, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 576 pupils on roll. It is part of CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.4 (2025/26). 67.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18% 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

576 / 985 (58%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 June 2023

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 1 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

St Annes Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 2AR

Phone

01253336500

Head Teacher

Neil Kay

Website

https://southshoreacademyblackpool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is South Shore Academy?

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

How many pupils does South Shore Academy have?

South Shore Academy has 576 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is South Shore Academy's Ofsted rating?

South Shore Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does South Shore Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at South Shore Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.4 in 2025/26.

Is South Shore Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — South Shore Academy is part of CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED.

Where is South Shore Academy?

South Shore Academy is located at St Annes Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 2AR.