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Blackpool Aspire Academy

Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS
Part of: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool, FY3 7LS
835 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
64.60% FSM %
398 Boys
437 Girls
About Blackpool Aspire Academy

Blackpool Aspire Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Blackpool and the surrounding area in Blackpool. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 835 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: John Woods.

Information on Blackpool Aspire Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackpool
Region North West
Administrative District Blackpool
Parliamentary Constituency Blackpool South
Ward Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046724
URN 141132
Data Last Updated 09-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matthew Speight Chair of Local Governing Body 24/02/2025 23/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Astall-Fuller Local Governor 18/12/2025 17/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Darrren Bradbury-Campbell Local Governor 25/11/2022 17/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Darren Burrows Local Governor 05/03/2024 04/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Dugdale Local Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Matthews Local Governor 02/04/2019 01/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lesley Nelson Local Governor 18/12/2021 17/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Rotimi Obisesan Local Governor 19/11/2024 17/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Speight Local Governor 28/02/2023 27/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Turner Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by parents
John Woods Local Governor 27/08/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Highfurlong School
0.02 km • Blackpool
Other
Norman House Independent School
0.33 km • Blackpool
Other
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
0.36 km • Blackpool
Other
Lancashire Alternative Provision
0.63 km • Blackpool
Other
Boundary Primary School
0.89 km • Blackpool
Other
Layton Primary School
1.09 km • Blackpool
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Blackpool Aspire Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blackpool, Blackpool.
Blackpool Aspire Academy has 835 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Blackpool Aspire Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Blackpool Aspire Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Blackpool Aspire Academy is Mr John Woods.
Blackpool Aspire Academy is at Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS, in the Blackpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Blackpool Aspire Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Blackpool Aspire Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr John Woods
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS
01253353155
www.blackpoolaspireacademy.co.uk/
Location
FY3 7LS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141132
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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