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Montgomery Academy

Blackpool, FY2 0AZSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
-0.92
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
247 1st-choice / 243 places
Ranking
#2,987
of 3,141 nationally

About Montgomery Academy

Montgomery Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Blackpool that currently educates 1,174 pupils against a capacity of 1,250, meaning it operates with a small number of unfilled places. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 36.9%, which is significantly higher than the national average and reflects the school’s role in serving a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 404 total applications for 243 places, with 247 first-preference applications and 221 first-preference offers made. This oversubscription ratio of 1.66 indicates that the school is a popular choice among local families, even though it does not have a sixth form or any religious character. The headteacher is Stephen Careless, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024 rated it Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in February 2022.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAll Hallows Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ
HeadteacherStephen Careless
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils1,174
Free School Meals (FSM)36.9%
School Capacity1,174 / 1,250 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsSixth Form CentreLibrarySports HallDining HallAstro TurfICT SuiteScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Martial ArtsTennisRoundersCross CountryRugbyFootball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubModel United NationsArt ClubOrchestraGardeningBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery Academy

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