Montgomery Academy (formerly Montgomery High School) is a co-educational secondary school located in Bispham (near Blackpool) in the English county of Lancashire.
History The school has previously held Specialist Language College status and was part of the Beacon schools programme."Montgomery High School - A Language College and Beacon School", Ofsted, September 2005
In February 2001, the Times Educational Supplement listed Montgomery in a group of schools that had received outstanding inspection reports or achieved sustained excellent GCSE results."OFSTED annual report: the 'outstanding schools'" , Times Educational Supplement, 7 February 2001
In September 2005 it was notable for being awarded 'outstanding' assessments by Ofsted in the following key areas: How well does the school work in partnership with others to promote learners' well-being? How good is the overall personal development and well-being of the learners? How well do the curriculum and other activities meet the range of needs and interests of learners? How well are learners cared for, guided and supported?
Joan Humble and Stephen Twigg congratulated the school for its achievements in the House of Commons on 20 January 2005Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Skills - Foreign Languages", Hansard and the school was then visited by the Secretary of State for Education Ruth Kelly."Education Minister Backs Headteacher' Policies On Discipline In Schools" , Blackpool Gazette, 2 February 2005
Previously a foundation school administered by Blackpool Council, in April 2012 Montgomery High School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the Fylde Coast Academy Trust, and was later renamed Montgomery Academy.
In 2014, Montgomery was placed in special measures. Ofsted rated it inadequate in all four areas of effectiveness: achievement of pupils, quality of teaching, behaviour and safety of pupils and leadership and management.
Notable alumni
Gary Burgess, broadcaster Paul Burgess, groundskeeper Vic McGlynn, DJ Hayley Tamaddon, actress Roger Uttley, rugby player
References
External links Official site