Compare Highfurlong School and Park Community Academy and Woodlands School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Highfurlong School (Not applicable) in Blackpool; Park Community Academy (Not applicable) in Blackpool; Woodlands School (Not applicable) in Blackpool — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Highfurlong School, Park Community Academy and Woodlands School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and community special school type located around Blackpool, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Highfurlong School), published May 2014. The lowest is 2 (Woodlands School), published Oct 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Park Community Academy (Jun 2018). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 60–65%, range 50–55%–65–70%; spread across trusts such as SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED and THE SEA VIEW TRUST.

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Attribute	Highfurlong School FY3 7LS	Park Community Academy FY3 9HF	Woodlands School FY3 9HF
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Blackpool Lancashire FY3 7LS	Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF	Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF
Latest Ofsted	1 8 May 2014	1 28 Jun 2018	2 15 Oct 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	105	300	110
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED	THE SEA VIEW TRUST	Blackpool (890)
Website	www.highfurlong.org	park.blackpool.sch.uk	www.woodlands.blackpool.sch.uk
Telephone	01253392188	01253764130	01253316722
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Highfurlong School

FY3 7LS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 7LS
Ofsted: 1 8 May 2014
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Website: www.highfurlong.org
Telephone: 01253392188

Park Community Academy

FY3 9HF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 9HF
Ofsted: 1 28 Jun 2018
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SEA VIEW TRUST
Website: park.blackpool.sch.uk
Telephone: 01253764130

Woodlands School

FY3 9HF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 9HF
Ofsted: 2 15 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Blackpool (890)
Website: www.woodlands.blackpool.sch.uk
Telephone: 01253316722

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.