The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Brian Walsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Ringway, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Primary · 734m away
Sandcastle School
Independent · 985m away
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rossall School
Independent · 1.4km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Primary · 1.6km away
Great Arley School
Special school · 1.8km away
Thornton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northfold Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northfold Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northfold Community Primary School?
Northfold Community Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northfold Community Primary School take?
Northfold Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northfold Community Primary School?
Northfold Community Primary School is in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2NL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northfold Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northfold Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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