BFC School vs Blackpool Gateway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 273 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BFC School
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
24 students
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
287 students
| Measure | BFC School Blackpool, North West | Blackpool Gateway Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2041 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14584 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 24 | 287 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 287 |
| Free school meals | – | 69.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 0.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | BFCCT.CO.UK | www.gateway.fcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackpool Gateway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.8 vs 2.0).
- •Blackpool Gateway Academy is the larger school with 287 students compared with 24.
- •BFC School is a independent school while Blackpool Gateway Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BFC School better than Blackpool Gateway Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackpool Gateway Academy ranks higher (15.8 vs 2.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are BFC School and Blackpool Gateway Academy?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
BFC School: 24. Blackpool Gateway Academy: 287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do BFC School and Blackpool Gateway Academy rank in North West?
BFC School is unranked and Blackpool Gateway Academy is 2041st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).