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Highfield Leadership Academy

Blackpool, FY4 3JZSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2024
Progress 8
-0.96
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
137 1st-choice / 206 places
Ranking
#3,000
of 3,141 nationally

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Parent feedback for Highfield Leadership Academy is notably positive in several areas, with 75% of respondents to the Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025 and gathered 16 responses, shows particularly strong feelings about pupil happiness and achievement: 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion agreed that their child does well. Feelings on safety are similarly high, with 94% agreeing their child feels safe. However, the picture is more mixed on behaviour and bullying. While 76% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, 26% disagreed. On bullying, only 19% agreed it is dealt with quickly and effectively, though 50% said the question was not applicable. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 304 applications for 206 places, giving a ratio of 1.48 applicants per place, with 137 first-preference offers made.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHighfield Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ
HeadteacherKim Greenwood
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils681
Free School Meals (FSM)53.0%
School Capacity681 / 1,200 (57% full)

The full report on this school

What 16 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSwimming PoolTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisRugbyGymnasticsBadmintonSwimmingRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaCodingEco ClubChessBook ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.