Tag: Community

The Palatine Public Library officially opened to the public on 8 September 1923, marking a significant moment in Blackpool’s cultural and educational history. Its origins, however, trace back to 1920, when Boy Scout Troop One began collecting books with the aim of creating a community resource. Their efforts laid the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of public learning and literacy in the area. The library’s formal opening in 1923 signalled the beginning of a new chapter in accessible education and community enrichment, offering local residents the opportunity to borrow books and engage with a growing range of services…. Read more »

South Shore School, which was formerly known as Palatine Community Sports College, became an academy in December 2013, when it was converted by Bright Futures Education Trust (BFET). Prior to becoming an academy, the school had been a Sports College since 2004 and had also gained Trust status in 2010, enabling partnerships with several organisations. South Shore Academy wants the best for everyone and the best from everyone. Their vision is for all students to be confident, independent, resilient learners who leave SSA with limitless possibilities to fulfil all their future ambitions, becoming well rounded, positive global citizens, who make… Read more »

BLACKPOOL ASPIRE ACADEMY Blackpool Aspire Academy is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and remains a dynamic, engaging, and inspiring environment each day. The academy benefits from exceptional resources within its state-of-the-art facilities, creating an ideal setting for learning and personal growth. Educating young people is seen as both a privilege and a serious responsibility, and the academy holds consistently high expectations for its students. Central to the academy’s ethos are positive relationships and mutual respect, which underpin every aspect of school life. The staff at Aspire are dedicated and ambitious for every pupil, playing a crucial… Read more »

Devonshire Primary School and Devonshire Road Junior School was renamed in 2013 to Devonshire Primary Academy. Devonshire Primary Academy is a coeducational primary school with academy status, located in the Layton area of Blackpool. This school is on Devonshire Road halfway between the residential area of Layton, and Blackpool town centre. Devonshire Road Junior School The original school on the site, Devonshire Road Junior School was built in the 19th century. On 23 August 2003 the school suffered an arson attack causing £7m worth of damage. Over fifty firefighters fought the blaze which caused extensive damage to the school building…. Read more »

Baines Endowed Primary School in Marton was founded through the will of James Baines in 1717. It was one of three schools set up in Baines’ will, the others being at Poulton-Le-Fylde and Thornton, teaching around 100 pupils without charging fees. Baines will also provided payments to the poor of the area and apprenticeships. Baines can claim that three of its students appear on Blackpool Timeline – Joe-Warren Plant, Susan Varley and Gerry Wolstenholme. As a Church of England primary school, the school has very close links with their local church, St. Paul’s, Marton. Pupils will have the opportunity throughout… Read more »