SchoolScoresAnchorsholme Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE SEA VIEW TRUST
Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3RX
01253 855215 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Thornton-Cleveleys comparisons use the 8 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Thornton-Cleveleys | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 61% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Thornton-Cleveleys figures pool parents at the Thornton-Cleveleys schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
53% — 2 points below the Blackpool average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 55% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 69% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 65% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 68% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Blackpool. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 62 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 116 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 40.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 15.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 11.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 35% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 10.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norbreck Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2025 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kincraig Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westcliff Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northfold Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Anchorsholme Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Anchorsholme Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Anchorsholme Primary Academy?
91% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Anchorsholme Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Anchorsholme Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Anchorsholme Primary Academy as their first choice for 62 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140124.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.