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Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3RX, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.3 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
604
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, although only 7% of students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with strong community backing, making it a favorable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2025Quality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.86877, -3.02979 · FY5 3RX
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN140124
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.anchorsholme.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Anchorsholme Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Anchorsholme Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2025.
Is Anchorsholme Primary Academy a good school?
Anchorsholme Primary Academy scores 65.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Anchorsholme Primary Academy?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Anchorsholme Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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