Educational Diversity

Contact details for the school

School Name: Educational Diversity
Address: 278a Whitegate Drive
Town/City: Blackpool
County: Lancashire
Postcode: FY3 9JW
Telephone Number: 01253 476660
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 6-16
Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Synergy Education Trust Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Victoria O'farrell
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 137 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 81.8%

Location and administration

URN: 151982
DfE Number: 890/1100
UKPRN: 10098557
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackpool (E06000009)
Constituency: Blackpool South (E14001105)
Electoral Ward: Marton (E05015197)

Easting & Northing: 332321E, 434981N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 48' 26.42" N 3° 1' 44.67" W
Plus Code: 9C5RRX4C+W9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Kathryn Bastow - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Miss Hannah Cartlidge - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mr John Joseph Fitzgerald - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Hall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Miss Sara McCartan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Judith Mills - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Mrs Alison Sadler - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 December 2025.
  • Mrs Caroline Wareing - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Pauline Wigglesworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2030.