Armfield Academy
Free schools
Blackpool, FY4 1TL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 6% in England
4 of 7 in Blackpool
Pupils
1,221
First preferences per place
1.13
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.1 | 35.2 | 35.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 22% | 20% | |
| Average English grade | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 27% | 21% | 28% | |
| Progress 8 | -1.01 | -1.11 | — |
45% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- South Shore Academy · 0.5 mi · Inadequate
- Highfield Leadership Academy · 0.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- St George's School A Church of England Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 16% in England
- St Mary's Catholic Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Bottom 20% in England
- Unity Academy Blackpool · 3.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Lytham St Annes High School · 3.5 mi · No rating
Best secondary schools in Blackpool · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Armfield Academy is in South Shore (typical home £162,500, crime very high).
What is Armfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Armfield Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Armfield Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Armfield Academy is in the bottom 6% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.