Hawes Side Academy — Primary School in Blackpool

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Hawes Side Academy

Blackpool, FY4 3LN

412 Pupils

630 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

38.10% FSM %

214 Boys

198 Girls

About Hawes Side Academy

Hawes Side Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Blackpool, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 412 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Caroline Boothroyd.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Blackpool or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Blackpool
Region	North West
Administrative District	Blackpool
Parliamentary Constituency	Blackpool South
Ward	Stanley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HAWES SIDE ACADEMY
Opened	01-08-2012
UKPRN	10038175
URN	138538
Data Last Updated	09-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Caroline Boothroyd	Accounting Officer	01/05/2019	—	N/A
Mrs Deborah Hardman	Chair of Trustees	13/11/2023	12/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Foxton	Chief Financial Officer	16/10/2017	—	N/A
Mrs Kath Corrigan	Member	24/08/2020	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Emma Eldershaw	Member	16/11/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Lee Glynn	Member	19/10/2021	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Jo Hirst	Member	01/01/2025	—	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Louisa Bentley	Trustee	22/03/2023	21/03/2027	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sarah Blackstock	Trustee	24/01/2025	12/02/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Jo Hirst	Trustee	07/10/2024	06/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elisabeth McCreedy	Trustee	05/12/2022	05/12/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mr Ross Morgan	Trustee	26/09/2025	26/09/2029	Elected by parents