BFC School vs South Shore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BFC School
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
24 students
South Shore Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
550 students
| Measure | BFC School Blackpool, North West | South Shore Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #536 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #4087 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 24 | 550 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 550 |
| Free school meals | – | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 55.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | southshoreacademyblackpool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •BFC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (2.0 vs 0.7).
- •South Shore Academy is the larger school with 550 students compared with 24.
- •BFC School is a independent school while South Shore 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 South Shore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), BFC School ranks higher (2.0 vs 0.7 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 South Shore Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
BFC School: 24. South Shore Academy: 550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do BFC School and South Shore Academy rank in North West?
BFC School is unranked and South Shore Academy is 536th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).