The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 589
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 19.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- MULBERRY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAnchorsholme Primary Academy
Primary · 931m away
Westcliff Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sandcastle School
Independent · 1.4km away
Kincraig Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norbreck Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Norbreck Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norbreck Primary Academy?
Norbreck Primary Academy currently has 589 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norbreck Primary Academy take?
Norbreck Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norbreck Primary Academy?
Norbreck Primary Academy is in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1PD, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norbreck Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Norbreck Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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