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Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.5 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
199
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as no students reached the higher benchmark. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 35% of schools, suggesting a commendable, yet moderate, standing within the local educational landscape.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
85%
School keeps me informed
82%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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53.87003, -2.99865 · FY5 5HY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119391
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 34.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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