St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Lytham St Annes, FY8 1JN · Lancashire · primary school
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177th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 2,617 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. Pupils “flourish at this exceptionally nurturing school,” benefiting from high expectations and a curriculum that meets the needs of all learners “exceptionally well.”
Strengths
- The “ambitious curriculum” is “thoughtfully designed” with carefully sequenced knowledge that helps pupils “make links across and within subjects.”
- Staff are “skilled” and deliver learning effectively, ensuring gaps in understanding are “identified quickly and addressed successfully.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported with “specialised equipment and resources” and “achieve well” alongside their peers.
- Phonics is taught “consistently well,” enabling most pupils to become “confident and fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.”
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils gaining confidence through outdoor learning, cultural visits, and a “broad range of sporting activities.”
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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