The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
13% 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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Eaton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Heys Street, Thornton, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Arley School
Special school · Very close
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Special school · Very close
Thornton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Primary · 640m away
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stanah Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Northfold Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys is in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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