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South Shore Academy
Inadequategraded 27/06/2023Ages 11–16576 pupilsNone
South Shore Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Blackpool. The school has around 576 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 27/06/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Blackpool can view South Shore Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Blackpool (FY4 2AR), South Shore Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 27/06/2023
Pupil intake
Free school meals67.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Blackpool
All schools in Blackpool →St Cuthbert's Catholic AcademyGood · 0.1 miArmfield AcademyGood · 0.5 miBlackpool Gateway AcademyGood · 0.5 miThames Primary AcademyGood · 0.4 miWaterloo Primary AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.5 miBFC School0.7 mi
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