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Armfield Academy

Blackpool, FY4 1TLSecondaryAges 3–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.1×
More first choices than offers made
180 1st-choice / 159 offers made
Ranking
#3,053
of 3,141 nationally

About Armfield Academy

Armfield Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Blackpool, North West, for pupils aged 3 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,221 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,220.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (7 Feb 2023). the published Attainment 8 score was 35.6 for 2024/25. admissions data records 180 first-preference applications and 159 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Address488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 1TL
HeadteacherMr Mark Kilmurray
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils1,221
Free School Meals (FSM)39.4%
School Capacity1,221 / 1,220 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Source: armfieldacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Armfield Academy

Armfield Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.