
Thornton-Cleveleys primary schools deliver exceptional results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well above England's 90%. Thornton Primary School, Thornton-Cleveleys, Stanah Primary School, and Anchorsholme Primary Academy lead the area, where 79% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 21% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 8%. With 10 schools serving this coastal Lancashire town, families benefit from consistently strong foundations and a welcoming community focus across Thornton and Cleveleys neighbourhoods. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Anchorsholme Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Norbreck Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Northfold Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Stanah Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Thornton Primary School, Thornton-Cleveleys | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #9 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Thornton-Cleveleys | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years