Hawes Side Academy vs Spen Brook School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Hawes Side Academy
Blackpool
Spen Brook School
Hawes Side Lane
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
4–11
11–17
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Blackpool
Blackpool
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
340
14
Capacity
630
24
Occupancy
54%
58%
FSM %
38.5%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Outstanding
Personal Development
Inadequate
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2026
Sep 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
2.3
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
0%
KS2 Reading
49%
-
KS2 Maths
43%
-
KS2 Writing
60%
-