Montgomery Academy (formerly Montgomery High School) is a

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located in Bispham (near

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) in the

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History

The school has previously held Specialist

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status and was part of the

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."Montgomery High School - A Language College and Beacon School"
Ofsted, September 2005 In February 2001, the

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listed Montgomery in a group of schools that had received outstanding inspection reports or achieved sustained excellent

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results. In September 2005 it was notable for being awarded 'outstanding' assessments by

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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

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congratulated the school for its achievements in the

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on 20 January 2005 and the school was then visited by the

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. Previously a

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administered by

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, 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.

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 former pupils

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, actress

References

External links

Official site
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