SchoolScoresThe Blackpool Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR
01253 394911 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
567 A level students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130744), before it changed to its current form.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 20% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 45% | 44% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.0 | 32.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
37 subjects, 1,408 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 134 | 14% | 38% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 115 | 0% | 8% | 16% |
| Psychology | 101 | 5% | 19% | 19% |
| Biology | 83 | 2% | 16% | 27% |
| Law | 67 | 3% | 10% | 17% |
| Economics | 65 | 0% | 17% | 26% |
| Sociology | 64 | 0% | 9% | 20% |
| Ancient History | 62 | 2% | 27% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 56 | 7% | 23% | 30% |
| Geography | 53 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| English Literature | 52 | 4% | 12% | 23% |
| English Language | 49 | 0% | 4% | 13% |
| History | 48 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 46 | 2% | 11% | 24% |
| Physics | 39 | 8% | 38% | 31% |
| Accounting / Finance | 37 | 3% | 5% | 15% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 35 | 17% | 54% | 32% |
| Religious Studies | 29 | 3% | 31% | 22% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 28 | 7% | 46% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 28 | 7% | 29% | 26% |
| English Language and Literature | 26 | 0% | 4% | 16% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 23 | 0% | 4% | 14% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 21 | 33% | 52% | 59% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 21 | 0% | 29% | 16% |
| Film Studies | 18 | 0% | 17% | 17% |
| Music Technology | 15 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Government and Politics | 14 | 0% | 14% | 26% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 14 | 0% | 14% | 17% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 13 | 0% | 8% | 19% |
| Electronics | 13 | 15% | 31% | 32% |
| Spanish | 12 | 8% | 8% | 34% |
| Art and Design | 9 | 0% | 44% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 7 | 14% | 43% | 36% |
| French | 6 | 0% | 17% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Music, Polish, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
994 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130744), before it changed to its current form.
87% — 12 points above the Blackpool average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 35% | 34% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
1,009 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130744), before it changed to its current form.
57% — 12 points above the Blackpool average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 57% | 45% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 14% | 10% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 64% | 57% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Blackpool.
Nearby secondary schools
- Blackpool Aspire Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lancashire Alternative Provision 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected
- St Mary's Catholic Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Baines School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Unity Academy Blackpool 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Montgomery Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hodgson Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tower Learning Centre Independent School 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Millfield School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- BFC School 2.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Blackpool Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
The Blackpool Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did The Blackpool Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150613.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.