Hodgson Academy

About Hodgson Academy

Hodgson Academy is an academy converter in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,120 pupils on roll. It is part of THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.3 (2025/26). 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,120 / 1,125 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 November 2022

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

Moorland Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU

Phone

01253882815

Principal

Shabnam Khan

Website

http://www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hodgson Academy?

Hodgson Academy is an academy converter in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hodgson Academy have?

Hodgson Academy has 1,120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hodgson Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hodgson Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).

How does Hodgson Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hodgson Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.3 in 2025/26.

Is Hodgson Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hodgson Academy is part of THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST.

Where is Hodgson Academy?

Hodgson Academy is located at Moorland Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU.