The vast majority of pupils across the country are offered a place at one of their preferred schools – most will be offered their top choice.
Here, in alphabetical order, we focus on the state secondary schools across Blackpool and Fylde, with their pupils numbers and the rating last time they were inspected by the education regular Ofsted.
1. Armfield Academy, Lytham Road, Blackpool
Armfield Academy in Lytham Road South Shore, has 898 pupils. As it only opened in September 2018, it is yet to be inspected by Ofsted. Photo: submit
2. Aspire Academy, Blackpool Old Road
Aspire Academy, with 689 pupils, was last inspected by Ofsted in the autumn term of 2018 and was rated Good. Photo: submit
3. Carr Hill High School, Kirkham
Carr Hill High School in Royal Avenue, Kirkham, has 1,815 pupils and was rated Requires Improvement when last inspected by Ofsted in the autumn term of 2021. Photo: staff
4. Highfield Leadership Academy
Highfield Leadership Academy in Highfield Road, has 1,130 pupils and was rated Requires Improvement when most recently inspected by Ofsted in July 2021. Photo: Daniel Martino
5. Lytham St Annes High School
Lytham St Annes High School, in Worsley Road, Ansdell, has 1,494 pupils and was rated Good at its last Ofsted inspection in the autumn term of 2022. Photo: submit
6. Montgomery Academy, Bispham
Montgomery Academy in All Hallows Road, Bispham, has 1,400 pupil and was rated Requires Improvement at its last Ofsted inspection in April 2022. Photo: submit