Blackpool Aspire Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blackpool Aspire Academy
Address: Blackpool Old Road
Town/City: Blackpool
County: Lancashire
Postcode: FY3 7LS
Telephone Number: 01253 353155
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Sponsor: Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr John Woods
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 799 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 66.6%

Location and administration

URN: 141132
DfE Number: 890/4002
UKPRN: 10046724
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackpool (E06000009)
Constituency: Blackpool South (E14001105)
Electoral Ward: Park (E05015199)

Easting & Northing: 333285E, 438338N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 50' 15.47" N 3° 0' 54.6" W
Plus Code: 9C5RRXQM+3W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Paul Astall-Fuller - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Mr Darren Burrows - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Rebecca Dugdale - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Ms Sarah Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 May 2027.
  • Mrs Lesley Nelson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2025.
  • Mr Matthew Speight - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Speight - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • John Woods - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 August 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).