Hawes Side Academy
Blackpool, FY4 3LN · Blackpool · primary school
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24th of 29 primary schools in Blackpool we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 1,814 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 40.0 · 8 | 41% | 0.33 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawes Side Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in athletics, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rugby, and swimming, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 340 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hawes Side Academy
Overview
Hawes Side Academy is described as a place where pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy coming to school. Leaders set high expectations, resulting in pupils who demonstrate pride in their work and achieve well. The school maintains calm lessons with polite, well-mannered behaviour, and staff effectively support pupils’ learning and welfare.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and engaging” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), leading to secure knowledge retention in most subjects.
- Reading is placed “at the centre of the curriculum,” with effective staff training ensuring pupils read with “accuracy and increasing confidence” and access to high-quality books.
- Pupils behave well in a “calm and orderly manner,” with teachers using effective methods to manage behaviour and prevent disruption.
- Leaders provide diverse opportunities for personal development, such as clubs, sports, and cultural activities, fostering an inclusive environment where “everyone is welcome.”
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders implementing measures to ensure workload is manageable and governors holding leaders to account diligently.
Areas to improve
- The design and sequencing of some subject curriculums are not as well developed as others, meaning pupils do not acquire knowledge as fully as possible; leaders must clarify content and teaching order.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture focused on pupils’ welfare and staff having a good understanding of safety procedures.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 22% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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