Highfurlong School, based in Blackpool, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter 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.
Highfurlong School currently has around 124 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.7% boys and 36.3% girls. Around 54.0% 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 (88.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS |
| Website: | http://www.highfurlong.org |
| Telephone: | 01253392188 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Blackpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jasmine Short |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150609 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 130 |
| Number of Pupils: | 124 |
| Number of Boys: | 79 |
| Number of Girls: | 45 |
| White British | 88.70% | 110 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Junior School Dingle Avenue , FY3 7PF | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community Nursery/Infant School Dingle Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7PF | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community Junior School Dinmore Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7RW | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 21 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 2out of 4 | 21 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 376 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman House Independent School Norman House , Robson Way FY3 7PP | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.