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Blackpool Skills Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blackpool Skills Academy is an other independent special not applicable school in Blackpool , serving pupils aged 11-16, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

50

Capacity

Blackpool Skills Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Blackpool Skills Academy?

The catchment area for Blackpool Skills Academy 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 Blackpool Skills Academy 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.

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Blackpool Skills Academy: School Information

Full address
Stanley House, Stanley Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QL
Local authority
Blackpool
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
DfE URN
151774

Other Not applicable Schools in Blackpool

If Blackpool Skills Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Blackpool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Blackpool Skills Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Blackpool Skills Academy

What is the catchment area for Blackpool Skills Academy?

The catchment area for Blackpool Skills Academy 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 Blackpool Skills Academy oversubscribed?

Blackpool Skills Academy has a capacity of 50 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Blackpool.

What is the admissions policy for Blackpool Skills Academy?

Admission to Blackpool Skills Academy 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 Blackpool Skills Academy cover?

Blackpool Skills Academy is a not applicable school in Blackpool, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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