Highfurlong School

Special
Academy
Ages 2 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Highfurlong School is a special school in Blackpool for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 50 schools in Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 April 2014, report published 8 May 2014

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

10 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

146 pupils on roll, with places for 130

Eligible for free school meals58.9%

58.9%, 32.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.2%

6.2%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0.7%

0.7%, 14.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan99.3%

99.3%, 93.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Highfurlong School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Norman House Independent School	0.2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Brookfield School	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Attainment 8: 4.1
Woodlands School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Park Community Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 0.8
Blackpool Skills Academy	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 2 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Jasmine Short
Phone: 01253392188
Website: highfurlong.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS
Local authority: Blackpool
URN: 150609

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.