Armfield Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Armfield Academy
Address: 488 Lytham Road
Town/City: Blackpool
County: Lancashire
Postcode: FY4 1TL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01253 207702
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 3-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Sponsor: Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Mark Kilmurray
Capacity: 1220
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1221 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.9%

Location and administration

URN: 145863
DfE Number: 890/4005
UKPRN: 10067897
UPRN: 10090937652
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackpool (E06000009)
Constituency: Blackpool South (E14001105)
Electoral Ward: Waterloo (E05015206)

Easting & Northing: 331069E, 433075N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 24.16" N 3° 2' 51.56" W
Plus Code: 9C5RQXR2+2W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Rachael Alarcon - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mr John Armfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Gemma Clayton - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 June 2028.
  • Mrs Debby Godfrey-Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mr Peter Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr Mark Kilmurray - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr David Mason - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Mr Martin Pickles - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2028.