Hambleton Primary Academy
Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 9BZ · Lancashire · primary school
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133rd of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 62% | 5.57 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hambleton Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific interventions are used to support pupils aiming for greater depth? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Hambleton Primary Academy
Overview
Hambleton Primary Academy is described as a "safe, happy and exciting place to learn and play" where "pupils thrive." The inspection found that the school delivers a "highly effective curriculum" that enables pupils to develop "deep knowledge and understanding," resulting in them being "exceptionally well prepared for their next steps in education."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "meticulously designed," "broad, ambitious and highly relevant," with staff demonstrating a "deep understanding" of what pupils should learn.
- Staff are "experts in delivering the curriculum," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "benefit from the same rich curriculum as their peers" and "achieve highly."
- Pupils "behave exceptionally well," are "respectful, responsible and ready to learn," and the school environment is "calm and purposeful."
- Reading is promoted effectively from the early years, with pupils becoming "confident readers" and accessing a "newly revamped school library" with great excitement.
- Leadership is "highly effective," with staff benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration that positively impacts their "workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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
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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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