South Shore Academy Catchment Area
South Shore Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Blackpool , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 576 pupils, and a capacity of 985 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
576
Pupils
985
Capacity
58%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2023
South Shore Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Shore Academy?
The catchment area for South Shore Academy is the geographic zone Blackpool uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
As an academy, South Shore Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Blackpool. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →South Shore Academy: 985 places, 58% filled: places available
South Shore Academy has a published admission number of 985 places. 576 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 985 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 61.5% of pupils at South Shore Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Blackpool.
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 →
South Shore Academy: School Information
- Full address
- St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AR
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 61.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151443
Other Secondary Schools in Blackpool
If South Shore Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Blackpool are the next closest alternatives.
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Blackpool Aspire Academy Catchment Area
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Highfield Leadership Academy Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to South Shore 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Shore Academy
What is the catchment area for South Shore Academy? ▾
The catchment area for South Shore Academy is the geographic zone Blackpool uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 South Shore Academy oversubscribed? ▾
South Shore Academy has a capacity of 985 places and currently has 576 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Blackpool.
What is the admissions policy for South Shore Academy? ▾
Admission to South Shore 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 South Shore Academy cover? ▾
South Shore Academy is a secondary 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Shore Academy? ▾
South Shore Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.