Montgomery Academy
Blackpool, FY2 0AZ · Blackpool · secondary school
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3rd of 8 secondary schools in Blackpool we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.6/10 against 587 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.8 · 29 | 30% | 0.88 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.92 · 4 | 25% | 0.09 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.9 · 24 | 10% | 0.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Montgomery Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.92 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and netball teams, and the school organises a visit to Cambridge University.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,192 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Montgomery Academy
Overview
Montgomery Academy is described as a school where pupils feel "well cared for, safe and happy," with "positive relationships" between staff and students. The report highlights that the school has "successfully brought about positive change" since its previous inspection, resulting in improved behaviour, attitudes, and a "broad, ambitious" curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning" and strive to follow school rules, treating each other with "kindness and respect."
- The curriculum has been overhauled to be "tailored to pupils’ needs," with staff supported effectively to manage workload during this transition.
- Attendance has improved significantly, meaning "most pupils know and remember what they have been taught."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with staff well-equipped to "adapt the delivery of the curriculum."
- Reading is prioritised, with targeted support helping pupils become "fluent and confident readers" who develop a "love of reading."
Areas to improve
- The school must address "gaps in pupils’ knowledge" for some older pupils, particularly in Year 11, resulting from previous curriculum weaknesses.
- In a small number of subjects, teachers should provide more opportunities for pupils to "apply their learning to more sophisticated concepts" to deepen understanding.
- The school should review its extra-curricular offer to encourage wider participation, as some pupils currently "miss out on the chance to expand their interests."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.6 |
| 2024/25 | 40.0 |
| 2025/26 | 40.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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