Education

A new postgraduate qualification designed specifically for professional tutors aims to give families a clearer picture of the training behind a tutor's work

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Kincraig Primary School in Bispham received high praise in its latest Ofsted inspection report

Primary School praised by Ofsted chief inspector for exceptional grade

The homeschooling numbers in Blackpool have continued to rise (Peter Byrne/PA)

Council monitoring risks as number of home-schooled kids rises

Head of School Miss Haslam and members of the Pupil Leadership Team take a trip down memory lane as they explore Moor Park’s school archive ahead of its 75th anniversary

Primary school urges community to share memories for 75th anniversary

Cllr Mark Smith, Cabinet Member for Economy and Built Environment at Blackpool Council; Alun Francis, Chief Executive of Blackpool and The Fylde College (holding the scissors) with members of the wider project team.

Breaking Developer of Blackpool's £65M Multiversity to open new Knowledge Quad

Around 250 children at five Blackpool primary schools are getting their first taste of ballet this week, free of charge, through workshops led by dancers from the Royal Ballet.

250 kids try free workshops in major Royal Ballet centenary project

The course develops tutors' ability to adapt teaching to the individual, respond in real time, and support learner progress

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Blackpool Gateway Academy

School statement after armed intruder rumours shared on social media

Roots in the House, a vibrant celebration of Black culture in Blackpool with performances and free food at House of Wingz

25 fabulous pictures from Roots in the House Blackpool House of Wingz

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has visited Cardinal Allen Catholic High School to discuss the challenges facing education, pupil achievements and the school’s potential move to academy status.

Fylde coast MP visits high school to discuss challenges of education

Fylde MP Andrew Snowden has praised the work carried out at Pear Tree School in Kirkham to support children and young people with a wide range of needs.

MP praises work supporting children at Fylde coast school

Blackpool and The Fylde College has launched its Multiversity Engagement Survey for residents, employers, community organisations and anyone with an interest in Blackpool’s future. Pictured is an artist's impression of how the Multiversity will look from the outside

Breaking Brand new artist impressions of how £65M Multiversity will look

Blackpool Council has issued a warning to parents and carers that the deadline to apply for a secondary school place for 2027 is fast approaching.

'Make sure...' - Council issues school application deadline warning

Competitive football has returned to Strike Lane Primary School in Freckleton, with pupils taking to their own school field for a fixture for the first time in more than a decade.

'There was a real buzz' - Football back at school after 10-year hiatus

A Hawes Side Academy pupil has become the first in the school's history to pass the Level 2 Youth Chinese Test (YCT), with 13 more children passing Level 1 in the same summer term.

Pupil makes history with Chinese Mandarin language success

'Remarkable' turnaround of Blackpool's Highfield Leadership Academy seeing more parents choose school

'Remarkable' turnaround of academy seeing more parents choose school
“Since its last inspection, this school's journey of improvement has been remarkable.”
Vanessa Sims

Ofsted inspectors have criticised Blackpool Skills Academy for failing to carry out a robust safeguarding checks on new staff.

Ofsted criticise academy for failing to run robust checks on new staff

Ofsted praise Blackpool's Norman House Independent School with fees of up to £80,000 a year

Ofsted praises independent school with fees of up to £80,000 a year

Eight in 10 Brits feel they learnt more lessons in the 'university of life'

Brits believe lessons learnt outside the classroom are more important

Kincraig Primary School in Bispham received high praise in its latest Ofsted inspection report

Headteacher praises staff, pupils & governors after Ofsted inspection

Fylde MP Andrew Snowden discusses democracy at Kirkham Grammar School

What have pizza toppings got to do with democracy? Quite a lot...

Samuel Jones won a gold medal for refrigeration and air conditioning skills

Ad Feature Team UK wins gold medals at international skills competition

Eight Blackpool schools have been invited to be among the first to take part in the Government's new Enrichment Expansion Programme

Schools invited to be part of new £22.5m Government enrichment scheme

David Allum with daughter Chloe Allum, 11, who has been put in 'inclusion' for wearing an un-branded skirt to school

'Proud' dad slams 'sexist' school uniform rule after daughter punished

Teachers, including educators from Fleetwood's Cardinal Allen High, demonstrating at Lancaster Cathedral amid strike action

Teachers strike over plans to turn Catholic school into academy

Clive Tyldesley returns to Kirkham Grammar School

Famed commentator & Champions League staple back at Fylde coast school

Highfield Leadership Academy is once again celebrating sporting success after being awarded the School Games Gold Mark Award for a third consecutive year.

Academy wins School Games Gold Mark for third year running
“We are extremely proud of this recognition, which reflects the dedication of our staff, pupils, families, and wider community in promoting healthy, active lifestyles and inclusive sporting participation.”
Vanessa Sims

Ofsted inspectors raised concerns in a number of areas at West Croft School in Bideford following a recent inspection, though did say children were safe and enjoyed school.

Academy praised for ‘culture of mutual respect and high expectations'

Three quarters of students and teachers find it hard to trust AI's accuracy, while almost two thirds of students worry they're becoming too reliant on the technology

Ad Feature AI is making students more paranoid, research suggests

University of Benghazi reopens after 11 years in a historic milestone

Ad Feature University reopens after 11 years and breaks three world records

Three quarters of all learning types also agreed seeing something visually is important before they’re able to fully understand it

Brits typically fall into one of six learning personalities

Online applications open for Lancashire's primary and secondary school places

Online applications open for 2027 school places in Lancashire

Benefits for Fylde coast students amid County Council's major £23m SEND investment

Lancashire County Council reveals major £23m SEND support investment

Pupils in Class 6S at Norbreck Primary Academy in Cleveleys prepare to join high school in September

'We're thrilled': Blackpool primary school joins educational trust

The new educators were welcomed at GEMS Awareness Day 2026

Ad Feature GEMS Education welcomes 1550 new teachers to its global network

Bev Priestner (English teacher), Carly Wilson (Head of English) and Seonaid Elliott (2nd English) are all thrilled with how well their GCSE pupils have done at South Shore Academy

Local areas ranked on percentage of GCSE entries receiving top grades

Emilia S - Kirkham Grammar School celebrates outstanding GCSE results

'We're incredibly proud' - Kirkham Grammar celebrates impressive GCSEs

Ewan and Kristy Leitch celebrate good GCSE results at Baines School

Major GCSE success for Wyre students at Baines, Millfield, and Rossall

Almost a third of GCSE entries in Northern Ireland have again been awarded the top A* and A grades.

GCSE Results Day national picture: Gap between boys and girls narrows

'Be proud of your achievements' - Lancashire pupils congratulated on GCSE results day

'Be proud of your achievements' - Pupils congratulated on GCSE results

AKS Lytham GCSE results day

Live GCSE Results Day 2026 LIVE across Blackpool and the Fylde coast

B&FC in new funding scheme offering student finance outside university route

B&FC in new funding scheme offering student finance outside uni route

Blackpool & the Fylde College student aims for Formula One after T Level success

From Blackpool & the Fylde College to Formula 1 after T Level success

VdoCipher serves education, media, enterprise training, and entertainment organisations, and is expanding across Europe and the UK

Ad Feature Video piracy is a growing concern for online educators

Blackpool Sixth Form students celebrate A Levels results

'I want to be Spiderman' - Blackpool Sixth Form A Levels Results day

Students at Blackpool & Fylde College celebrate success in T-Levels

15 fab pics as T level students celebrate huge success at B&FC

Students from Blackpool & the Fylde College celebrate exceptional T Level and BTEC results in 2026

Student urges others to ‘say yes to everything’ after T Levels success

Matthew Cowan, Kai Henderson and Chris Bailey at B&FC

Blackpool and Fylde College notches up T-level success

AKS Lytham is celebrating the achievements of its Class of 2026 as students mark another strong set of A-Level results

AKS Lytham hail exceptional A level results as 68% achieve at A*-B

Congratulations Blackpool and the Fylde College T Level students who received an overall pass rate of 89%. Pictured are T Level students from 2025

Breaking B&FC students celebrate outstanding pass rate on 2026 Results Day

Blackpool MP Chris Webb backs Prime Minister Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap

'Fair fares, reliable buses' - MP backs Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap

Millionaire lottery winner to turn mansion into residential school for disabled kids

Millionaire lottery winner reveals incredible plans for huge mansion

A freedom of information requesT shows 1,018 complaints were sent to Ofsted following inspections in England between the 2021-22 and 2023-24 academic years (Yui Mok/PA)

New Ofsted report into Blackpool nursery

Ofsted verdict on school amid strikes over forced academisation

AKS Lytham is investing £2m into the school site. Pictured Headmaster David Harrow and Senior Deputy Head Allan McKeown

School continues £2million investment ahead of new academic year

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