The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Zoe White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lansdowne Road, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLytham St Annes High School
Secondary · Very close
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 880m away
AKS Lytham
Independent · 1.1km away
Lytham Hall Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Poplar House School
Independent · 2.2km away
St Anne's College Grammar School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ansdell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ansdell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ansdell Primary School?
Ansdell Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ansdell Primary School take?
Ansdell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ansdell Primary School?
Ansdell Primary School is in Lytham St Annes, FY8 4DR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ansdell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ansdell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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