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South Shore Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Rebecca Warhurst

corporate_fareBRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onBlackpool, FY4 2AR

language Visit Website phone 1253336500

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2023

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Students

779

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Attainment 8

26.3

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Blackpool

#3,720 of 4,663 nationally

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South Shore Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Blackpool, serving ages 11-16. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

South Shore Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blackpool, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 779 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 26.3, placing the school #8 in Blackpool and #3,720 of 4,663 nationally. 17.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 4.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are 4 teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 100.0%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 15 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 37.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

26.3

Grade 5+ E&M

17.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)4.3%

Entering EBacc2.20%

EBacc APS2.04

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

22.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2.50%

EBacc APS1.83

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

21.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS1.89

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

21.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS1.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

27.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS1.88

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

67%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)60%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)20%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

78%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)21%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

69%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)56%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)28%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

73%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)67%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 September 2024

Inspection Report

25 June 2024

Inspection Report

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27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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22 April 2022

Inspection Report

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25 September 2019

Inspection Report

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21 March 2017

Inspection Report

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17 January 2017

Inspection Report

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06 July 2016

Inspection Report

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30 March 2016

Inspection Report

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01 December 2015

Inspection Report

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06 May 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

8 Evaluations

2023-06-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-09-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-03-21

Schools into Special Measures Visit 5 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-01-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-07-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-03-30

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-12-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-06

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 694 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	694	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	726	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	746	828	111.0%	8.2%	15
2022/23 (Summer term)	773	579	74.9%	6.6%	7
2022/23 (Spring term)	779	344	44.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	772	301	39.0%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	782	114	14.6%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	783	122	15.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	773	164	21.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	744	142	19.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	750	17	2.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	754	93	12.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	734	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	734	30	4.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	735	88	12.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	718	65	9.1%	3.1%	4
2018/19 (Spring term)	711	75	10.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	721	55	7.6%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	694	29	4.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	707	42	5.9%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	725	102	14.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	734	68	9.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	729	43	5.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	739	46	6.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

22.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

28.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

agree17%

disagree22%

strongly disagree44%

don't know17%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree6%

agree22%

disagree44%

strongly disagree28%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

agree22%

disagree17%

strongly disagree56%

not applicable6%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

agree44%

disagree11%

strongly disagree28%

don't know17%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree6%

agree39%

disagree22%

strongly disagree28%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

agree50%

disagree28%

strongly disagree22%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree50%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know11%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree33%

disagree28%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree22%

disagree22%

strongly disagree33%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes17%

no83%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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