Armfield Academy
488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1TLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Armfield Academy is an all-through school in Blackpool for ages 3 to 16. It is one of the 50 schools in Blackpool. It ranks 4th of 7 secondary schools in Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 28 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils are happy at this school and feel safe around the site. They know that there are adults who they can talk to for help or advice if needed. Pupils value the strong relationships between adults and pupils in this school. Pupils understand what is expected of them through the 'Armfield Way'. They know that leaders have high aspirations for their achievement and for their behaviour around the site. Most pupils meet these expectations, but there is an effective behaviour policy in place to support those that find it difficult to behave. Pupils, and children in the early years, learn well. Staff act quickly when there are any concerns about bullying. They said that leaders will listen to their ideas. Pupils told inspectors that they have enjoyed having opportunities to shape the way the new school has developed. Pupils enjoy the extensive activities that they can get involved with and the trips to see local points of interest. Pupils have been engaged in raising money for a wide range of charities. They enjoy taking part in opportunities to contribute to their local community.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, do not attend school often enough. This means that they are not able to access the ambitious curriculum that leaders have planned. Leaders should ensure that pupils attend school regularly.
- There is variance in how assessment information is used to inform the decisions that are made about curriculum delivery. This means that in some subjects the activities chosen to deliver the ambitious curriculum are not best suited to pupils' needs. Leaders should ensure that teachers have sufficient knowledge and training of how to use assessment to inform their pedagogical choices.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
152 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,221 pupils on roll, with places for 1,220
Schools near Armfield Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 30.0 |
| BFC School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.7 |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.5 |
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 7.5 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jordan Hutchinson
- Phone
- 01253207702
- Address
- 488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1TL
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- URN
- 145863
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.