Lancashire Alternative Provision vs Unity Academy Blackpool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 977 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
38 students
Unity Academy Blackpool
Blackpool · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
877 students
| Measure | Lancashire Alternative Provision Blackpool, North West | Unity Academy Blackpool Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #349 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2936 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 38 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 38 | 877 |
| Free school meals | – | 62.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 32.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | tailored-education-group.schudio.com/ | www.unity.blackpool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Unity Academy Blackpool is the larger school with 877 students compared with 38.
- •Lancashire Alternative Provision is a independent school while Unity Academy Blackpool 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 Lancashire Alternative Provision better than Unity Academy Blackpool?
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 Lancashire Alternative Provision and Unity Academy Blackpool?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancashire Alternative Provision: 38. Unity Academy Blackpool: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancashire Alternative Provision and Unity Academy Blackpool rank in North West?
Lancashire Alternative Provision is unranked and Unity Academy Blackpool is 349th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).