The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 604
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- THE SEA VIEW TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Barr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorbreck Primary Academy
Primary · 931m away
Sandcastle School
Independent · 1.3km away
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kincraig Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Westcliff Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Anchorsholme Primary Academy?
Anchorsholme Primary Academy currently has 604 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Anchorsholme Primary Academy take?
Anchorsholme Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Anchorsholme Primary Academy?
Anchorsholme Primary Academy is in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3RX, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Anchorsholme Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Anchorsholme Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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