Blackpool and the Fylde College, Blackpool
Blackpool and the Fylde College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 14 to 99 in Blackpool.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Blackpool and the Fylde College in detail
Blackpool and the Fylde College in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 10.30am, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 4.30pm, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 1.30pm and an open evening on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 5pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Blackpool
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1228 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 9% went on to university or other higher education, 10% to apprenticeships and 36% into work. 1% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Norbreck North (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blackpool and Fylde College (opposite), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 145 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Blackpool (336).
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The college excels at transforming lives for young people at risk of becoming NEET, with exceptional support helping students improve attendance and develop confidence and resilience. Tutors are subject specialists with real industry experience who teach practically and clearly, helping students master new skills from aeronautical engineering to healthcare. The college builds strong partnerships with major employers like BAE Systems and NHS trusts to ensure students learn exactly what the job market needs.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support from tutors, progress coaches and mentors helping students with low attendance improve dramatically
- Subject specialist tutors with industry experience who teach clearly and develop practical skills effectively
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes from students and apprentices who demonstrate exemplary conduct and professionalism
- Strong links with employers and stakeholders to deliver relevant, up-to-date curriculum meeting local and national skills needs
- Highly effective individualised support for students with high needs using assistive technologies and specialist therapies
Safeguarding
Students and apprentices feel safe at college and are confident that staff take incidents of inappropriate behaviour seriously and act quickly to resolve situations.
Extracurricular Activities
Community events and charity fundraising, Uniformed public services food parcels for veterans, Remembrance Day parade participation, T-level work placements with employer interviews and orientation days, performing arts NHS organ donation projects, esports, construction, hair and beauty vocational training
Blackpool and the Fylde College is a large further education college in Lancashire serving approximately 2,800 young students, 2,370 adult students, and 1,900 apprentices across nine campuses. The college was rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and adult learning programmes.
About
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is a further and higher education college in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.
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At a Glance
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Boarding
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Nursery
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Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
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Average grade
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Best 3 A-Levels
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Value added
2024/25 academic year
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,228 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
1%
Top-third university
16%
Degree course
30%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 610 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Blackpool and the Fylde College
Part B6: Assessment and Feedback
2 Oct 2026
Part B7: Board of Examiners
2 Oct 2026
Part B8: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
2 Oct 2026
Part B9: Academic Appeals
2 Oct 2026
Part B12: Monitoring and Evaluation
2 Oct 2026
Commercial Bookings
30 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 12 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Blackpool is 39 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Blackpool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blackpool
Across Blackpool council
Places available
1,545
Applications
1,503
Got 1st preference
84.9%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Blackpool council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
Questions parents ask about Blackpool and the Fylde College
What is the catchment area for Blackpool and the Fylde College?
No fixed boundary. When Blackpool and the Fylde College is oversubscribed, Blackpool allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Blackpool and the Fylde College?
Apply through Blackpool's coordinated admissions process, naming Blackpool and the Fylde College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Blackpool and the Fylde College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 12 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Blackpool is 39 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Blackpool and the Fylde College?
Blackpool and the Fylde College is at Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)