Blackpool Aspire Academy vs The Blackpool Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 358 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
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
| Measure | Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool, North West | The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #481 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3794 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 799 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 799 | – |
| Free school meals | 66.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | – |
| 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/ | www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
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 The Blackpool Sixth Form College?
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 The Blackpool Sixth Form College?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
How do Blackpool Aspire Academy and The Blackpool Sixth Form College rank in North West?
Blackpool Aspire Academy is 481st of 536 and The Blackpool Sixth Form College is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).