The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 369
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Legge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Lambs Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 481m away
Great Arley School
Special school · 1.4km away
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Special school · 1.4km away
Thornton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Primary · 1.5km away
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Carleton Green Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stanah Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanah Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanah Primary School?
Stanah Primary School currently has 369 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanah Primary School take?
Stanah Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stanah Primary School?
Stanah Primary School is in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5JR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanah Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stanah Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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