The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer McKinnon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Marsh Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2TY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Primary · 640m away
Great Arley School
Special school · 765m away
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Special school · 830m away
Thornton Primary School
Primary · 929m away
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Northfold Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sandcastle School
Independent · 1.5km away
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School?
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School take?
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School?
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School is in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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