Blackpool Aspire Academy vs Lancashire Alternative Provision
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 625 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
799 students
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
38 students
| Measure | Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool, North West | Lancashire Alternative Provision Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #481 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3794 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 799 | 38 |
| Pupils on roll | 799 | 38 |
| Free school meals | 66.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackpoolaspireacademy.co.uk/ | tailored-education-group.schudio.com/ |
The verdict
- •Blackpool Aspire Academy is the larger school with 799 students compared with 38.
- •Blackpool Aspire Academy is a academy school while Lancashire Alternative Provision is a independent 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 Blackpool Aspire Academy better than Lancashire Alternative Provision?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackpool Aspire Academy and Lancashire Alternative Provision?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool Aspire Academy: 799. Lancashire Alternative Provision: 38. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Aspire Academy and Lancashire Alternative Provision rank in North West?
Blackpool Aspire Academy is 481st of 536 and Lancashire Alternative Provision is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).