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Hawes Side Academy

Blackpool, FY4 3LNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
22%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#13,510
of 13,686 nationally

About Hawes Side Academy

Hawes Side Academy is a state primary school in Blackpool that currently educates 412 pupils, well below its capacity of 630. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage: 38.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly above the national average of around 23%. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 68 applications for just 28 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.43 to one. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning the school is popular among local families but not yet at the point where a first-preference application guarantees a spot. The school is a mixed, non-religious setting for children aged 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher Caroline Boothroyd.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressJohnsville Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 3LN
HeadteacherCaroline Boothroyd
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils412
Free School Meals (FSM)38.1%
School Capacity412 / 630 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 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, 21 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomForest SchoolGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsTennisSwimmingCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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