SchoolScoresNorbreck Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1PD
01253 852219 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 November 2014.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
111 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 Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 93% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 77 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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
90 pupils in this year group.
47% — 8 points below the Blackpool average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 55% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 69% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 65% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 68% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 79 |
| Of those, offered a place | 78 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 143 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 40.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 15.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 11.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.5 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 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
- Anchorsholme Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westcliff Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kincraig Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bispham Endowed CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moor Park Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northfold Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Norbreck Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Norbreck Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Norbreck Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Norbreck Primary Academy?
94% of the 111 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Norbreck Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Norbreck Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 79 families put Norbreck Primary Academy as their first choice for 86 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 78 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 138739.
- 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.