Open Free School All-through Mixed

Armfield Academy

488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1TL
Part of: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Armfield Academy
Blackpool, FY4 1TL
1,215 Pupils
1,220 Capacity
3–16 Age Range
38.10% FSM %
606 Boys
609 Girls
About Armfield Academy

Located in Blackpool (FY4 1TL), Armfield Academy is a mixed-gender All-through school for pupils aged 3–16, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Blackpool.

It has 1,215 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,220. Current headteacher: Mark Kilmurray.

Data for Armfield Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Blackpool
Region North West
Administrative District Blackpool
Parliamentary Constituency Blackpool South
Ward Waterloo
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10067897
URN 145863
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Martin Pickles Chair of Local Governing Body 22/02/2023 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachael Alarcon Local Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Armfield Local Governor 17/07/2018 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Booth Local Governor 08/01/2024 24/06/2025 Elected by parents
Gemma Clayton Local Governor 14/06/2024 13/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debby Godfrey-Brown Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Johnson Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Kilmurray Local Governor 17/07/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Mason Local Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Stuart Walters Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Armfield Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Blackpool, Blackpool.
Armfield Academy has 1,215 pupils, with a capacity of 1,220.
Armfield Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
The admissions policy at Armfield Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Armfield Academy is Mr Mark Kilmurray.
Armfield Academy is at 488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1TL, in the Blackpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Armfield Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Armfield Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Kilmurray
488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1TL
01253207702
www.armfieldacademy.co.uk
Location
FY4 1TL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145863
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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