Thornton Primary School
Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 253rd of 444 primary schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 February 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, thrive at Thornton Primary School. They are confident, polite and they make a positive contribution to the calm atmosphere around the school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high expectations that leaders have of their achievements. As a result, most pupils achieve well. Pupils behave well and they value the relationships that they have with staff. Pupils know that bullying is not tolerated. Leaders deal effectively with any rare incidents of bullying that occur. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe at school. Leaders ensure that pupils have access to an exceptional range of opportunities through which they develop their character and interests. These include visits to cities, coastal locations and the countryside. Pupils take immense pleasure in learning about the wider world, for example through visits to museums and places of worship. Pupils proudly carry out their leadership roles as reading champions, members of the eco council and as prefects. They relish contributing to their community, for instance when caring for the local beaches and during visits to a local residential home. Pupils are kind. They enjoy nominating each other for rewards when they demonstrate the school's values of love, respect and ambition.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not address the misconceptions that some pupils have about their learning quickly enough. This hinders how well these pupils learn new concepts and knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers are well equipped to address these pupils' gaps in knowledge in a timely manner. This is so that these pupils can achieve as well as they should across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
149 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Thornton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Stanah Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Northfold Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Ashcroft
- Phone
- 01253821128
- Address
- Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4JP
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119148
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.