Norbreck Primary Academy
Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norbreck Primary Academy is a primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Blackpool. It ranks 18th of 29 primary schools in Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 November 2014, report published 17 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils thrive in the family atmosphere of this large, friendly school. Staff have created a nurturing environment for all pupils. They know the pupils and families well. Relationships are strong. Pupils trust staff to look after them. They feel safe and valued. The school has the highest ambition for the learning and behaviour of all pupils. Pupils rise to meet these expectations. They display positive attitudes to learning and they achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support. They are fully involved in the life of the school. Pupils are polite and respectful. They strive to live up to the school's motto: 'Whatever we do, we do it well.' Pupils behave consistently well in lessons and during social times. The school offers a range of opportunities that excite and engage pupils while enhancing their learning. For example, visitors immerse pupils in different career opportunities to ensure that they are well prepared for life beyond the school. Pupils talk enthusiastically about their learning in the outdoor environment. They especially enjoy canoeing and residential trips. These experiences foster a strong sense of curiosity and promote pupils' enthusiasm for learning.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects the school has not identified the essential knowledge that pupils should learn. This prevents some pupils from learning all that they could. The school should make clear the precise knowledge that pupils should learn in these subjects so that pupils learning builds on what they already know.
- In some subjects, the checks on pupils' learning do not lead to actions that overcome their misunderstandings. Pupils develop gaps in their knowledge as a result. The school should ensure that information from the checks on pupils' learning is used to address misconceptions and gaps in knowledge so that pupils can build on secure prior knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
593 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Norbreck Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Westcliff Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kincraig Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ian Cooper
- Phone
- 01253852219
- Address
- Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1PD
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- URN
- 138739
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.