Located in Blackpool, South Shore Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
South Shore Academy currently has around 576 pupils on roll, which is about 58% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 61.5% 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 (61.5%). unclassified pupils make up about 24.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AR |
| Website: | https://southshoreacademyblackpool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01253336500 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Blackpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Neil Kay |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 151443 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 985 |
| Number of Pupils: | 576 |
| Number of Boys: | 317 |
| Number of Girls: | 259 |
| White British | 61.50% | 354 |
| Unclassified | 24.70% | 142 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 28 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | - not rated | 118 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Primary School Severn Road , FY4 1EE | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Primary Academy Severn Road , FY4 1EE | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 90 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 90 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Community school | 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 | 862 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP | - not rated | 141 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BFC School Seasiders Way , FY1 6JJ | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.