South Shore Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
PUPILS
726
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

This school was closed.

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(25/06/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
18%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 16% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 33% of schools in England) Above Average (About 17% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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St Anne's Road
Blackpool
FY4 2AR
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School Description

Leaders and staff do not have high enough expectations for pupils at South Shore Academy. Leaders do not ensure that all pupils attend school regularly or benefit from an appropriately broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum. Many pupils do not receive an acceptable standard of education. They are poorly prepared for their next steps in education, employment or training. This is partly because many staff are not suitably equipped to ensure that pupils learn effectively in the subjects that they study. Many pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are unhappy about the education that they receive. Their needs are not adequately met, and they do not receive the support that they need to ensure that they learn well. Pupils’ learning in lessons is not usually disrupted by poor behaviour. Conversely, pupils regularly experience a wide range of anti-social behaviours around the school grounds and during social times. This includes the use of abusive language, bullying and physical aggression. Some pupils do not have confidence in how some staff deal with such issues. This spoils pupils’ enjoyment of school. Pupils are well educated about how to stay safe. Staff ensure that safeguarding procedures are effective. Pupils are appreciative of what staff do to support this aspect of their welfare and to help them to feel safe. Some pupils take part in activities that enhance their personal development. For example, some pupils take full advantage of the range of additional opportunities on offer, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. However, the participation of many pupils in enrichment activities is often not sustained.

South Shore Academy Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>33, "strongly_disagree"=>44, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>39, "strongly_disagree"=>28, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>44, "dont_know"=>17} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>17, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>33, "strongly_disagree"=>28, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>44, "strongly_disagree"=>28, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>6, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>56, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>33, "strongly_disagree"=>44, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>28, "dont_know"=>17} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>28, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>28, "strongly_disagree"=>22, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>28, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>28, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>33, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>17, "no"=>83} UNLOCK Figures based on 18 responses up to 21-07-2023

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