BFC School Catchment Area
BFC School is an other independent not applicable school in Blackpool , serving pupils aged 14-16, with 20 pupils, and a capacity of 32 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
14-16
Age range
20
Pupils
32
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
BFC School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for BFC School?
The catchment area for BFC School is the geographic zone Blackpool uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Blackpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for BFC School is set by Blackpool and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Blackpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Blackpool catchment area documents →BFC School: 32 places, 63% filled: places available
BFC School has a published admission number of 32 places. 20 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 32 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Blackpool publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Blackpool school admissions →
BFC School: School Information
- Full address
- Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 14-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 148646
Other Not applicable Schools in Blackpool
If BFC School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Blackpool are the next closest alternatives.
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Park Community Academy Catchment Area
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Lancashire Alternative Provision Catchment Area
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Highfurlong School Catchment Area
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The Maple School Catchment Area
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to BFC School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Blackpool Skills Academy Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Blackpool · 0.6 miles away
Educational Diversity Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision converter · Blackpool · 0.8 miles away
Tower Learning Centre Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent school · · 1.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: BFC School
What is the catchment area for BFC School? ▾
The catchment area for BFC School is the geographic zone Blackpool uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Blackpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is BFC School oversubscribed? ▾
BFC School has a capacity of 32 places and currently has 20 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Blackpool.
What is the admissions policy for BFC School? ▾
Admission to BFC School is managed by Blackpool. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does BFC School cover? ▾
BFC School is a not applicable school in Blackpool, serving pupils aged 14-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.