Educational Diversity is a not applicable school in Blackpool, serving pupils aged 6 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Educational Diversity currently has around 130 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.9% boys and 33.1% girls. Around 71.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.1%).
| Address: | 278a Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9JW |
| Website: | www.eddiversity.com |
| Telephone: | 01253476660 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Blackpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria O'Farrell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131772 |
| Age Range: | 6 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 130 |
| Number of Boys: | 87 |
| Number of Girls: | 43 |
| White British | 93.10% | 121 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | - not rated | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | - not rated | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 2out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Baines Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's High School Cherry Tree Road , FY4 4PH | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Business & Enterprise College Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars C/O Northerncare , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 216 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Nook School 214 Whitegate Drive , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 216 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glendale House C/O Northerncare , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 216 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.