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Norbreck Primary Academy
Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1PD, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.8 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
589
Capacity
630
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending the school. While it ranks in the top 86% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it currently shows no students achieving the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, but there is room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 25 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% 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 (111 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
97%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.86608, -3.04325 · FY5 1PD
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN138739
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Norbreck Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Norbreck Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 November 2014.
Is Norbreck Primary Academy a good school?
Norbreck Primary Academy scores 32.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Norbreck Primary Academy?
Based on 111 Ofsted Parent View responses, Norbreck Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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