The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 26.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Lindsay Walton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St Thomas' Road, St Anne's, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's College Grammar School
Independent · 532m away
Poplar House School
Independent · 559m away
Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 929m away
Red Rose School
Independent · 1.1km away
Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
AKS Lytham
Independent · 1.2km away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lytham St Annes High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School take?
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is in Lytham St Annes, FY8 1JN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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