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Anchorsholme Primary Academy

Academy converter · Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 3RX

Ages 4–11 · 595 pupils · Blackpool

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-01-08

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.4%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.2%
Enrolments in measure
537

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

595 pupils · 630 places

Pupils on roll
595
Boys / girls
279 / 316
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
595 / 630 (94%)
Free school meals
17.3%
FSM pupils
103
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SEA VIEW TRUST
Academy trust
THE SEA VIEW TRUST
Sponsor
The Sea View Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Julie Barr

Location

Address
Eastpines Drive
Postcode
FY5 3RX
Town
Thornton-Cleveleys
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackpool
District
Blackpool
Constituency
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool, 595 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 17.3%.

Open schools in Thornton-Cleveleys
12
Primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys
10
Academies among open schools in Thornton-Cleveleys
33% (4)
Open schools in FY5
13
Primary in FY5
10
Open schools in Blackpool LA
51
Primary in Blackpool LA
30

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

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    • KS254%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM24.6%

    0.5 miles away

  • Norbreck Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM18.4%

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  • Kincraig Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM40.2%

    0.8 miles away

  • Westcliff Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM23.5%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julie Barr
Telephone
01253855215
Website
www.anchorsholme.co.uk

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