Hodgson Academy, based in Poulton-Le-Fylde, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hodgson Academy currently has around 1120 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 17.2% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Moorland Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 7EU |
| Website: | http://www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01253882815 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Shabnam Khan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136717 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1125 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1120 |
| Number of Boys: | 594 |
| Number of Girls: | 526 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.00% | 1030 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 12 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| African | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde Breck Road , FY6 7HT | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Hardhorn Road , FY6 7SR | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School Carr Head Lane , FY6 8JB | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Carleton FY6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson School Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,698 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | - not rated | 686 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Fylde Community , Normoss Road FY3 0BE | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dales House Normoss Road , Poulton-le-Fylde FY3 0BE | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.