Highfield Leadership Academy is a secondary academy in Blackpool, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Highfield Leadership Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.96 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 34.4, 45% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 681 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 31.0%, 53% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 15.9%.
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Highfield Leadership Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.96, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 34.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
45% of students at Highfield Leadership Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Highfield Leadership Academy has an overall absence rate of 15.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Highfield Leadership Academy is 31.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Highfield Leadership Academy has 681 pupils on roll.
53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Highfield Leadership Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Highfield Leadership Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Highfield Leadership Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
101/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
44/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.2
Bus Stops
25
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.