Park Community Academy
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Blackpool
Park Community Academy is an other school in Blackpool for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 18 October 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- 158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 2–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Blackpool
- Pupils on roll
- 340 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 66.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 18 October 2023
Strengths
- “Park Community Academy (PCA) is a school where everyone is welcome.”
- “The school recognises pupils, including children in the early years, and students in the sixth form, as incredibly talented individuals.”
- “The school’s tenacious approach to enabling pupils to overcome their barriers to learning helps them to thrive.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.8 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Blackpool.
- Woodlands School 0.0 mi School remains Good
- Educational Diversity 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Tower Learning Centre Independent School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Blackpool Skills Academy 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- BFC School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Spen Brook School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Maple School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Armfield Academy 1.7 mi Good