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Thornton Primary School
Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.8 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
139
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly excelling in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 88% of schools nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. While 45% of pupils meet expected standards and 20% achieve higher standards, there is room for improvement in overall attainment. The school also holds a LocaleIQ score that indicates it performs better than 59% of schools, suggesting a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black African0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Location
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53.88267, -3.00590 · FY5 4JP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119148
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is Thornton Primary School a good school?
Thornton Primary School scores 58.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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