How many pupils does Thornton Primary School have?

Thornton Primary School has 139 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thornton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).

How does Thornton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

45% of pupils at Thornton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Thornton Primary School?

Thornton Primary School is located at Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP.

Thornton Primary School

Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP

Good

Inspected 22 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

45%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

139

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Thornton Primary School

Thornton Primary School is a community school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 139 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 139 / 175 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 February 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.9%

Free school meals

2.7%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

28.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

45%

Expected standard (RWM)

20%

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

16.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

19.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

6.25

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£53,555

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 29% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,476 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,234

Spend per pupil

£8,074

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP
Phone: 01253821128
Headteacher: David Ashcroft
Website: http://www.thorntonprimary.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thornton Primary School?: Thornton Primary School is a community school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Thornton Primary School have?: Thornton Primary School has 139 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Thornton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).
How does Thornton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 45% of pupils at Thornton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Thornton Primary School?: Thornton Primary School is located at Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP.

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