Armfield Academy
Free schools · 1,221 pupils
83% stayed in education · Attainment 8 35.6
Academy 16-19 converter
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: The Blackpool Sixth Form College (URN 130744, until 30 April 2024).
What the data says
The Blackpool Sixth Form College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 994 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 40% went to university (Blackpool 26%, England 37%), and 14% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C+, below the England average of B-; 9% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, Business Studies and Psychology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Blackpool and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 994 | 2,308 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 87% | 75% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 40% | 26% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 14% | 10% | 19% |
| Further education | 2% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Employment | 35% | 34% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 10% | 19% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 1,970 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 567 | 629 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 32.96 | 32.79 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C+ | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 9% | 9% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 129 | 23% | 31% |
| Business Studies | 114 | 20% | 13% |
| Psychology | 96 | 17% | 23% |
| Biology | 82 | 14% | 20% |
| Law | 67 | 12% | 4% |
| Economics | 65 | 11% | 13% |
| Sociology | 63 | 11% | 13% |
| Ancient History | 59 | 10% | 0% |
| Chemistry | 55 | 10% | 17% |
| Geography | 51 | 9% | 10% |
| English Literature | 51 | 9% | 11% |
| History | 48 | 8% | 13% |
| English Language | 47 | 8% | 4% |
| Computer Science | 46 | 8% | 5% |
| Physics | 38 | 7% | 12% |
| Accounting/Finance | 36 | 6% | 1% |
| Graphic Communication | 34 | 6% | 2% |
| Photography | 28 | 5% | 3% |
| Religious Studies | 28 | 5% | 4% |
| Fine Art | 26 | 5% | 3% |
| English Language and Literature | 25 | 4% | 2% |
| Media Studies | 23 | 4% | 4% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 21 | 4% | 0% |
| Further Mathematics | 20 | 4% | 5% |
| Film Studies | 18 | 3% | 2% |
| Music Technology | 15 | 3% | 0% |
| Physical Education | 14 | 2% | 3% |
| Politics | 14 | 2% | 6% |
| Electronics | 13 | 2% | 0% |
| Drama | 13 | 2% | 2% |
| Spanish | 11 | 2% | 2% |
| Art and Design | 9 | 2% | 1% |
| French | 6 | 1% | 1% |
| Textiles | 6 | 1% | 1% |
| Music | — | — | 0% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 129 | 23% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 53 | 9% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 37 | 7% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 32 | 6% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 31 | 5% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 26 | 5% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 20 | 4% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 20 | 4% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 19 | 3% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 16 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 15 | 3% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 12 | 2% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 2% | — |
| Applied Sciences | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 10 | 2% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 9 | 2% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 1% | — |
| Applied Sciences | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 6 | 1% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Tourism | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.