Classpot

Hodgson Academy

Wyre, FY6 7EUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.45
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
226 1st-choice / 218 places
Ranking
#2,530
of 3,141 nationally

About Hodgson Academy

Hodgson Academy, a mixed state secondary in Wyre, Lancashire, was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a step down from the Outstanding it held in its previous inspection back in 2008. The most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of -0.45, which the Department for Education bands as 'Below average'. This means that, on average, pupils at Hodgson leave Year 11 with nearly half a grade less per subject than pupils with similar starting points nationally. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 47.2, and just under half of its pupils (47.1%) achieved a Grade 5 or above in both English and maths. While the school is oversubscribed — receiving 695 applications for 218 places in 2025/26 — the data suggests that for families prioritising strong academic progress, it may not be the strongest local option.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMoorland Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Wyre, FY6 7EU
HeadteacherShabnam Khan
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils1,120
Free School Meals (FSM)17.2%
School Capacity1,120 / 1,125 (100% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    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
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosSports HallAstro TurfSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolTheatrePlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RoundersCricketRugbyAthleticsCross CountryDanceBasketballRowingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseModel United NationsArt ClubEco ClubCodingDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Hodgson Academy

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