The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 56%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Allison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Severn Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArmfield Academy
All-through · Grammar · 353m away
South Shore Academy
Secondary · 650m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Primary · 694m away
Roseacre Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Hawes Side Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Spen Brook School
Independent · 1.4km away
Piers House
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thames Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thames Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thames Primary Academy?
Thames Primary Academy currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thames Primary Academy take?
Thames Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thames Primary Academy?
Thames Primary Academy is in Blackpool, FY4 1EE, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thames Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thames Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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