The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 619
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 41.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Clucas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Meyler Avenue, Layton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King Catholic Academy
Primary · 553m away
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 570m away
Boundary Primary School
Primary · 607m away
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Independent · 696m away
Unity Academy Blackpool
All-through · Grammar · 1.0km away
Highfurlong School
Special school · 1.1km away
Devonshire Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Norman House Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Layton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Layton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Layton Primary School?
Layton Primary School currently has 619 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Layton Primary School take?
Layton Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Layton Primary School?
Layton Primary School is in Blackpool, FY3 7DX, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Layton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Layton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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