Which is the best primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Stanah Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Thornton-Cleveleys ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Thornton-Cleveleys?

10 primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys, ranked

The 10 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Stanah Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
2
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
3
Northfold Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
4
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
5
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
6
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
7
Norbreck Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
8
Thornton Primary School
Community school

20%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
9
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
10
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

36%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Stanah Primary School ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Thornton-Cleveleys ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Thornton-Cleveleys?: 10 primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.