Fleetwood High School secured a major landmark this year when it recorded a 'good' rating. The school was inspected on June 14-15, and was classed as ‘good’ for all four categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Following its last full inspection in 2019, the school was classed as ‘requires improvement’, as it was in 2016 and 2014. Previously, in 2013, the school was classed as ‘inadequate’, and “satisfactory” in 2009 and 2006. Inspectors found Leaders ensured that pupils can participate and succeed in modern Britain - pupils had a well established voice in how the school runs and received clear and impartial careers advice and guidance Looking at improvements, in a small number of subjects, some teachers did not check that pupils’ knowledge was secure before moving on to new learning.Fleetwood High School secured a major landmark this year when it recorded a 'good' rating. The school was inspected on June 14-15, and was classed as ‘good’ for all four categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Following its last full inspection in 2019, the school was classed as ‘requires improvement’, as it was in 2016 and 2014. Previously, in 2013, the school was classed as ‘inadequate’, and “satisfactory” in 2009 and 2006. Inspectors found Leaders ensured that pupils can participate and succeed in modern Britain - pupils had a well established voice in how the school runs and received clear and impartial careers advice and guidance Looking at improvements, in a small number of subjects, some teachers did not check that pupils’ knowledge was secure before moving on to new learning.
Fleetwood High School secured a major landmark this year when it recorded a 'good' rating. The school was inspected on June 14-15, and was classed as ‘good’ for all four categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Following its last full inspection in 2019, the school was classed as ‘requires improvement’, as it was in 2016 and 2014. Previously, in 2013, the school was classed as ‘inadequate’, and “satisfactory” in 2009 and 2006. Inspectors found Leaders ensured that pupils can participate and succeed in modern Britain - pupils had a well established voice in how the school runs and received clear and impartial careers advice and guidance Looking at improvements, in a small number of subjects, some teachers did not check that pupils’ knowledge was secure before moving on to new learning.

The eight schools in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre who had Ofsted reports published in October or September

During the first two months of the academic year – September and October – eight schools in Blackpool had Ofsted reports published online.
By Richard Hunt
Published 9th Nov 2022, 04:55 GMT

This included four primary schools and four secondary schools across the coast.

Take a look at the eight schools below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement

Millfield Science and Performing Arts College in Thornton was graded 'good' when Ofsted published its report in September. Inspectors found that teachers checked on pupils’ learning regularly. They spot gaps in pupils’ knowledge or misconceptions. Usually, teachers revisit any missing or fragile knowledge and do not move on to new learning until pupils’ understanding is secure. Pupils were found to be polite in class. In order to further improve, inspectors said Leaders should make sure that pupils have secured the prior essential knowledge that they require before introducing new knowledge that builds on it.

1. Millfield Science and Performing Arts College in Thornton

Millfield Science and Performing Arts College in Thornton was graded 'good' when Ofsted published its report in September. Inspectors found that teachers checked on pupils’ learning regularly. They spot gaps in pupils’ knowledge or misconceptions. Usually, teachers revisit any missing or fragile knowledge and do not move on to new learning until pupils’ understanding is secure. Pupils were found to be polite in class. In order to further improve, inspectors said Leaders should make sure that pupils have secured the prior essential knowledge that they require before introducing new knowledge that builds on it. Photo: Dan Martino

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Carr Head Primary School in Poulton retained its 'good' rating in its latest Ofsted report in September. Leaders promoted reading well and pupils accessed a wide range of books, inspectors found. Any pupils who fell behind with their reading received appropriate support to help them to catch up with their classmates. Pupils typically behaved well and few lessons were interrupted due to poor behaviour. Occasionally, staff did not ensure that some of the books that children and pupils took home to read allowed them to practise the sounds that they knew already. This hampered the rate at which some pupils develop their reading confidence and accuracy.

2. Carr Head Primary School in Poulton

Carr Head Primary School in Poulton retained its 'good' rating in its latest Ofsted report in September. Leaders promoted reading well and pupils accessed a wide range of books, inspectors found. Any pupils who fell behind with their reading received appropriate support to help them to catch up with their classmates. Pupils typically behaved well and few lessons were interrupted due to poor behaviour. Occasionally, staff did not ensure that some of the books that children and pupils took home to read allowed them to practise the sounds that they knew already. This hampered the rate at which some pupils develop their reading confidence and accuracy. Photo: Third party

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St Mary' Catholic Academy, Blackpool was rated 'good' after the latest Ofsted inspection. Pupils were found to receive a strong careers education, information, advice and guidance programme. A high proportion of pupils moved on to further education and training, including those pupils with SEND. In the sixth form, many students progress on to university. Looking for improvements, inspectors said too few pupils followed the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects. This could limit their options in later life.

3. St Mary' Catholic Academy, Blackpool

St Mary' Catholic Academy, Blackpool was rated 'good' after the latest Ofsted inspection. Pupils were found to receive a strong careers education, information, advice and guidance programme. A high proportion of pupils moved on to further education and training, including those pupils with SEND. In the sixth form, many students progress on to university. Looking for improvements, inspectors said too few pupils followed the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects. This could limit their options in later life. Photo: Dan Martino

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Kincraig Primary School in Bispham continues to be a 'good' school, Ofsted inspectors found. The school is at the heart of the community and parents and carers typically said that the school was like a family and that staff always ‘go the extra mile’. Pupils know that staff care about them. This helps them to feel happy and safe. Teachers read aloud to pupils regularly. Older pupils delight in their reading. In a small number of subjects, leaders had not considered fully the key knowledge that they wanted pupils to learn and how this will be assessed. This hindered some pupils from building knowledge securely on what they had learnt.

4. Kincraig Primary School, Bispham

Kincraig Primary School in Bispham continues to be a 'good' school, Ofsted inspectors found. The school is at the heart of the community and parents and carers typically said that the school was like a family and that staff always ‘go the extra mile’. Pupils know that staff care about them. This helps them to feel happy and safe. Teachers read aloud to pupils regularly. Older pupils delight in their reading. In a small number of subjects, leaders had not considered fully the key knowledge that they wanted pupils to learn and how this will be assessed. This hindered some pupils from building knowledge securely on what they had learnt. Photo: Dan Martino

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Blackpool Gateway Academy was buoyant after its latest Ofsted report, moving out of 'requires improvement' and being rated as ;good' The school, on Seymour Road, was classed as ‘good’ for all categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school was praised for being “caring and supportive”, creating an envrionment in which pupils felt “happy” and “safe”. Noting the school’s effective approach to managing pupils’ behaviour, the report said: “Pupils share warm and caring relationships with staff. They are polite and well mannered, and they move around the school in an orderly manner." On improvements, inspectors said that in some subjects, “teachers are not clear enough about the knowledge and skills that leaders want pupils to learn”, hindering their efforts to “design learning and pupils’ progress as they move through these curriculums”.

5. Blackpool Gateway Academy

Blackpool Gateway Academy was buoyant after its latest Ofsted report, moving out of 'requires improvement' and being rated as ;good' The school, on Seymour Road, was classed as ‘good’ for all categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school was praised for being “caring and supportive”, creating an envrionment in which pupils felt “happy” and “safe”. Noting the school’s effective approach to managing pupils’ behaviour, the report said: “Pupils share warm and caring relationships with staff. They are polite and well mannered, and they move around the school in an orderly manner." On improvements, inspectors said that in some subjects, “teachers are not clear enough about the knowledge and skills that leaders want pupils to learn”, hindering their efforts to “design learning and pupils’ progress as they move through these curriculums”. Photo: Dan Martino

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Hawes Side Academy was rated 'good' in its latest inspection this year. Leaders placed reading at the centre of the curriculum. They have trained staff effectively to deliver the reading curriculum, including in the early years. Children begin learning to read as soon as they start in the Reception Year. Pupils in key stage 1 read books that match the sounds that they are learning. This helped them to read with accuracy and increasing confidence. Leaders ensured that staff quickly identify pupils who fall behind and support them to catch up without delay. Regarding improvements, the inspectors noted that the design and sequencing of some subject curriculums was not as well developed as other curriculums in school. This meant that pupils did not acquire and remember knowledge as fully as possible

6. Hawes Side Academy, Blackpool

Hawes Side Academy was rated 'good' in its latest inspection this year. Leaders placed reading at the centre of the curriculum. They have trained staff effectively to deliver the reading curriculum, including in the early years. Children begin learning to read as soon as they start in the Reception Year. Pupils in key stage 1 read books that match the sounds that they are learning. This helped them to read with accuracy and increasing confidence. Leaders ensured that staff quickly identify pupils who fall behind and support them to catch up without delay. Regarding improvements, the inspectors noted that the design and sequencing of some subject curriculums was not as well developed as other curriculums in school. This meant that pupils did not acquire and remember knowledge as fully as possible Photo: Third party

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