Thames Primary Academy
Severn Road, Blackpool, FY4 1EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thames Primary Academy is a primary school in Blackpool for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Blackpool. It ranks 10th of 27 primary schools in Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 September 2014, report published 9 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, arrive at school happy and ready to learn. Staff greet them with a warm smile each morning. Pupils know that adults are there to look after them and to help with any problems that they may have. Pupils said that this helps them to feel safe and happy in school. The school has high aspirations for what pupils will learn and accomplish by the end of Year 6. Pupils strive to do well, and their achievement reflects their hard work. They behave well in lessons, and there is a calm atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils are keen to show respect for others, such as by holding doors open for adults and for their peers. At social times, pupils enjoy having fun with the equipment that has been sourced by the school council. They play happily together. The school has organised a range of trips and visits from speakers to help pupils to better understand the wider world. Pupils are excited to learn more about the possibilities for their futures. Added to this, the school ensures that educational trips link closely to what pupils are learning. This enhances pupils' broader understanding of the subjects that they study. Pupils are keen to take on extra responsibilities, and they wear their purple ties with pride. Pupils have the knowledge and attitudes necessary for their next steps.
What the school should improve
- In some areas, the school is still refining its approaches to assessment. This means that it is more difficult to check on pupils' understanding and to ascertain the gaps in pupils' prior knowledge. The school should ensure that, in these areas, teachers are suitably equipped to identify and address pupils' misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
444 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Thames Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Hawes Side Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Allison
- Phone
- 01253341466
- Address
- Severn Road, Blackpool, FY4 1EE
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- URN
- 138927
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.