Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3RX · Blackpool · primary school
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17th of 29 primary schools in Blackpool we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,892 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Anchorsholme Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an archery club and participate in football, kurling, gymnastics, dancing, cricket, athletics, and taekwondo. The school also offers trips to a waterpark, along with both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 595 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Overview
Anchorsholme Primary Academy is described as a “calm and orderly place” where pupils are “happy and proud to belong.” The report highlights a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that supports strong academic achievement, with pupils being “amply prepared for the secondary phase of their education.” Personal development is noted as a particular strength, fostering resilience and independence.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to school” and behave well, following the ‘Anchorsholme Way’ to become “polite, and considerate members of their school.”
- Reading is a high priority, with staff trained expertly to teach phonics and help pupils appreciate a “wide range of modern and classic literature.”
- The school provides “effective and carefully considered support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve well.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils benefiting from activities like ‘Funky Friday’ and leadership roles that help them become “responsible and caring citizens.”
- Teachers are “adept at noting and addressing misconceptions or gaps in pupils’ knowledge effectively,” particularly in reading and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not focus sufficiently on the most important information, causing some pupils to struggle with recalling key facts.
- The handwriting policy is not followed consistently, meaning some pupils’ written work is difficult to read and does not reflect their learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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