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Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ
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Highfield Leadership Academy
Blackpool, FY4 3JZ
681 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
53.00% FSM %
340 Boys
341 Girls
About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blackpool, Blackpool, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 681 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Kim Greenwood.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Highfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
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 STAR ACADEMIES
Opened 01-04-2016
UKPRN 10054616
URN 142469
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Fogg Chair of Local Governing Body 20/06/2024 19/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Davis Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 03/02/2025 — N/A
Mr Stephen Ashworth Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Barrie Bell Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mark Booker Local Governor 04/06/2025 03/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Russell Brown Local Governor 20/03/2025 19/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Natalie Collister Local Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Crane Local Governor 03/02/2025 02/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kim Greenwood Local Governor 17/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Peter Hunter Local Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Nuttall Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Carina Pickersgill Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highfield Leadership Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blackpool, Blackpool.
Highfield Leadership Academy has 681 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Highfield Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Highfield Leadership Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Highfield Leadership Academy is Mrs Kim Greenwood.
Highfield Leadership Academy is at Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ, in the Blackpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Highfield Leadership Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Highfield Leadership Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kim Greenwood
Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JZ
01253965750
highfieldleadershipacademy.com
Location
FY4 3JZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142469
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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