--- title: "PCA: Secondary School of The Year 2026 | Active Blackpool Community Award" url: "https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/news/2026-09-29-pca-secondary-school-of-the-year-2026-active-blackpool-community-award" school: "Park Community Academy" --- # PCA: Secondary School of The Year 2026 \| Active Blackpool Community Award ![Image of PCA: Secondary School of The Year 2026 | Active Blackpool Community Award](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/news/pcaactivecomm.JPG) 29 September 2026 ## Active Blackpool Communities: Secondary School of The Year 2026 Park Community Academy (PCA) is celebrating a major local victory after being named 'Secondary School of the Year' at the 2026 Active Blackpool Community Awards. The prestigious accolade recognises the academy’s unwavering commitment to providing students with exceptional opportunities to stay active, alongside promoting a balanced, inclusive approach to education and physical wellbeing. The award serves as a testament to the dedication of PCA’s staff and the infectious enthusiasm of its pupils. As a proud member of The Sea View Trust, the academy has consistently placed physical activity and positive mental health at the heart of daily school life. Staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that all pupils are encouraged to participate in inclusive sports, build confidence, and develop lasting healthy habits that extend far beyond the classroom. Reflecting on the achievement, the PCA team extended their heartfelt thanks to Active Blackpool for an inspiring evening that champions local success. This recognition not only celebrates the hard work happening within the academy every day, but also highlights the profoundly positive impact that community-focused wellbeing programmes have on the health, happiness, and futures of the whole school community. ![](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/images/news/pcaschoolaward.jpeg) ![](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/images/news/8773302289585696768.jpeg) ![](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/images/news/8773302237635047424.jpeg) [ Boiled egg on toast](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/news/2026-09-25-boiled-egg-on-toast) ### Life at PCA - [Diary](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/termdates) - [ECO School](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/about/eco-school) - [Inclusion Links](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/life-at-park-community-academy/inclusion-links) - [Performing Arts](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/life-at-park-school/performing-arts) - [Photos](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/photo-galleries) - [Residentials](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/life-at-park-community-academy/residentials) ![Park Community Academy](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/logo/Untitled_design_(9)_(1).png) #### Park Community Academy Mrs J Aaron (Academy Business Lead) 158 Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF 01253 764130 #### Useful Links: - [Vacancies](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/vacancies1) - [Blackpool Education Partnership](https://www.blackpoolteachingschoolalliance.org.uk/) - [Independent Travel Training](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/independent-travel-training) - [Embrace Teaching School Hub](https://www.torview.org/educational-excellence/teaching-school-hub) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ParkCommunityAcademy) - [X](https://twitter.com/PCABlackpool) © Copyright 2025–2026 Park Community Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)