Blackpool Gateway Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Seymour Road Blackpool FY1 6JH |
| Phone | 01253402936 |
| Reference Number | 142175 |
Description
betaBlackpool Gateway Academy, situated on Seymour Road in South Shore, is a dynamic primary school catering to children from Reception through Year 6, with two classes per year group, admitting up to 60 pupils each year. It also offers a nursery for younger learners. The academy is a part of the Fylde Coast Academy Trust group of schools and aims to provide exceptional care and education, collaborating with parents, governors, and the local community to achieve continuous improvement.
Located near Blackpool Football Club and just off Bloomfield Road, the academy's location offers convenient access for the families it serves. In addition to its primary classes, Blackpool Gateway Academy offers a before and afterschool club from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm, making it easier for families to manage their schedules.
The academy's headteacher is Mrs Sue Robinson, who oversees a mixed-gender establishment with an age range of 3 to 11 years, offering a broad, inclusive curriculum and fostering respect among its pupils. The academy is open and has a free school meal uptake of about 10%. The academy converted to an Academy status from Westcliff Primary Academy on 1 September 2015.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 360 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.33%
Girls: 51.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 71.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 2 | 16 | 32 | 48 |
| 3 | 28 | 19 | 47 |
| 4 | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| 5 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 6 | 22 | 31 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.7% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| African | 5% |
| Indian | 4.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-07-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-08-31 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 98 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 96 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -4.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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