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South Shore Academy
Blackpool·North West·Academy
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South Shore 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.
The school has 576 pupils on roll, 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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South Shore Academy has 576 pupils on roll.
0% 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.
South Shore Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, South Shore Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While South Shore 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
636/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
269/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.3
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Blackpool South Rail Station
0.5km away
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
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
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.