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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Blackpool, FY1 6JHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
29%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#13,317
of 13,686 nationally

About Blackpool Gateway Academy

Blackpool Gateway Academy is a state primary school in the Blackpool local authority, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across all five categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. This marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was judged Requires Improvement overall. Among the 30 primary schools in Blackpool, the academy ranks 22nd on its KS2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority. The top-performing peers in the area are Kincraig Primary School, Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, and Westcliff Primary Academy. The nearest school rated Outstanding is Layton Primary School, 3.3 kilometres away. Blackpool Gateway Academy is a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Miss Makinson.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSeymour Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 6JH
HeadteacherMiss Makinson
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils322
Free School Meals (FSM)68.4%
School Capacity322 / 420 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceFootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubCodingFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: gateway.fcat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackpool Gateway Academy

Blackpool Gateway Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.