Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established
in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all
young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown
to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the
Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence,
integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners
are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive
As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership
with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge
sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full
information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk
About Aspire Academy
Blackpool Aspire Academy opened in 2014 after Bispham High
School and Collegiate High School merged together. The school moved into its
current building in 2015, and shares an entrance with Highfurlong School. The FCAT (Fylde Coast Academy Trust) sponsor
Blackpool Aspire Academy has the motto: “Success, nothing
less!” It hopes that all pupils aspire to achieve their potential in a
stimulating learning environment. The school follows six core values under the
acronym ASPIRE: achievement and attainment, success, progress, inspiration,
resilience and enriched opportunities. Being a kind and considerate member of
the school’s community is vital and pupils are taught to be sensitive to other
Students are encouraged to follow their goals and many
extra-curricular activities are organised to help pursue new interests and
develop skills. Learning opportunities are extended outside the classroom with a
range of academic clubs.
Ofsted - “Pupils are prepared to progress to the next stage of
education, training or employment. There is a comprehensive careers strategy in
place that focuses on raising pupils’ future aspirations when they leave
school. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills,
including pupil parliament representatives in each year group, and these help
prepare them well for the future. Since the school opened, the number of pupils
who have not moved on to education, employment and training has significantly
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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