124
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
44%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 26/09/2018
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBlackpool
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Highfurlong School · All-through · Blackpool
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
124
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
61%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
44%
Contact
Address
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS
Local authority
Blackpool
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 124 | 8.3 | 100% | 6% | 61% | 15% | 44% |
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