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Armfield Academy
- 1.7 (3 reviews)
- All-through
- Blackpool FY4 1TL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Staff focus on ensuring that pupils have strong foundations in their learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils meet high expectations for behaviour
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders use assessment effectively to identify pupils who need support to keep up and catch up
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-trained and use day-to-day assessments effectively
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures pupils do not fall behind in reading
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some variability in curriculum delivery; leaders have plans to address this
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are engaged through Ofsted Parent View and school events
Communication with Parents: School uses Ofsted Parent View to collect parents' opinions
Parent Satisfaction: Parents generally satisfied as indicated by positive feedback
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders listen to pupils' ideas and act quickly on concerns
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have implemented various strategies for improvement
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff act quickly when there are any concerns about bullying
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: High aspirations for achievement and behaviour
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures are in place
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities and charity engagements
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: After-school clubs help achieve balance
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive activities and trips to local points of interest
Career Counselling Services: High priority on providing career information
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Information provided for next steps in education
Support for SEND: Tailored support ensures inclusive access to the curriculum
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About Us
Armfield Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1150 students from age 3-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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"I consider it an honour to have had the chance to lead Armfield Academy as its first headteacher.
I'm determined to ensure that Armfield Academy immediately performs at the highest level and that through high aspirations and expectations, strict discipline supported by traditional British values we will achieve excellent results for all of our students, building on the experience and successes I've gained in my previous Headships.
We will be able to fully assist our children and quickly establish our school as "an Academy to be proud of" only by building good ties with parents/caregivers, Governors, and our local community."
At Armfield Academy, we are dedicated to providing each of our children with the greatest possible educational and social outcomes.
Through the unambiguous expression of our values—pride, ambition, respect, resiliency, honesty, and excellence—our vision will be realised.
Our school's guiding principles include academic excellence, tolerance and respect for others, resiliency, self-discipline, and confidence.
Our achievements and reputation in the neighbourhood will be built on a strong partnership between our trained and committed staff and our enthusiastic, independent, well-behaved, and eager-to-learn students.
Most importantly, through collaborating with parents and other carers, we continuously strive to make sure that our students are content and make the academic progress required to provide them with the education and fulfilling future they deserve.
In keeping with the theme of "An Academy to be Proud of," it is true that we are most proud of our students.
Every day at Armfield Academy, their parents/caregivers and I, along with my team, take great pride in watching them develop and succeed.
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I'm determined to ensure that Armfield Academy immediately performs at the highest level and that through high aspirations and expectations, strict discipline supported by traditional British values we will achieve excellent results for all of our students, building on the experience and successes I've gained in my previous Headships.
We will be able to fully assist our children and quickly establish our school as "an Academy to be proud of" only by building good ties with parents/caregivers, Governors, and our local community."
At Armfield Academy, we are dedicated to providing each of our children with the greatest possible educational and social outcomes.
Through the unambiguous expression of our values—pride, ambition, respect, resiliency, honesty, and excellence—our vision will be realised.
Our school's guiding principles include academic excellence, tolerance and respect for others, resiliency, self-discipline, and confidence.
Our achievements and reputation in the neighbourhood will be built on a strong partnership between our trained and committed staff and our enthusiastic, independent, well-behaved, and eager-to-learn students.
Most importantly, through collaborating with parents and other carers, we continuously strive to make sure that our students are content and make the academic progress required to provide them with the education and fulfilling future they deserve.
In keeping with the theme of "An Academy to be Proud of," it is true that we are most proud of our students.
Every day at Armfield Academy, their parents/caregivers and I, along with my team, take great pride in watching them develop and succeed.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 15.77% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 28.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 11.62% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 3.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 5.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.33 | 1.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.63% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 23.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.75% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 18.82% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.09% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 12.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 3.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 5.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 20.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 17.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.8% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 2.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 23% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 23.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 16.6% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.7% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 8.8% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 2.3% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 4.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.86% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Armfield Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1