The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 33.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr David Ashcroft (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Special school · Very close
Great Arley School
Special school · Very close
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Primary · Very close
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Primary · 929m away
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Stanah Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Northfold Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School currently has 139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton Primary School take?
Thornton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School is in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4JP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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