 It was regarded as a centre of excellence for Dance and was widely acclaimed for its high grades in the subject and work within the community.Mrs Deborah Hanlon-Catlow (Head of the Arts College and Acting Deputy Headteacher) took second place in School and Community Involvement at The Teachers Awards 2004.The school also had a successful gospel choir, "Bispham High School Gospel Choir", under the direction of Margaret Adereti (Conductor), Neill Oldham-Campbell (Accompanist) and Sarah Bagot (Vocal Support).