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South Shore Academy

Blackpool, FY4 2ARSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Progress 8
-1.64
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,115
of 3,141 nationally

About South Shore Academy

South Shore Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of -1.64 sits well below the Blackpool local authority average of -0.98, making it one of the weakest-performing secondary schools in the area. To put that in perspective, the school ranks 8th out of 9 similar schools in Blackpool, and 3115th out of 3141 schools nationally. The gap is stark: while the LA average already reflects a negative trend, South Shore’s score is nearly two-thirds of a grade per subject lower than the typical local school. This is not a school that performs in line with its neighbours; it is an outlier on the lower end. The Progress 8 banding is officially classified as “well below average,” and every sub-measure — from English (-1.47) to maths (-1.66) to the EBacc subjects (-1.8) — tells the same story. For parents comparing options, this is the most important single metric to weigh.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSt Annes Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 2AR
HeadteacherNeil Kay
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils576

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Facilities

6
Dining HallScience LabsArt StudiosLibraryGymnasiumSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

DanceTennisRowingCricketRugbyHockeyMartial ArtsAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghChoirDebateScience ClubNewspaperGardening

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Shore Academy

South Shore Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.