Park Community Academy
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Blackpool
Park Community Academy is a special 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.
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Key facts
- Address
- 158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- 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.
What a pass unlocks for Park Community Academy
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Blackpool.
- Woodlands School 0.0 mi School remains Good
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- 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