Thames Primary Academy
Blackpool, FY4 1EE · Blackpool · primary school
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9th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 539 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thames Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Thames Primary Academy
Overview
Thames Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils arrive happy and feel safe. The report highlights a calm atmosphere, high aspirations for learning, and a curriculum that successfully meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, show respect for others, and demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning."
- Early reading is a priority, with staff well trained in phonics; most pupils read "fluently and confidently" by key stage 2.
- The curriculum is carefully designed, with teachers possessing "strong subject knowledge" and using clear explanations.
- Staff identify additional needs for pupils with SEND in a "timely manner" and make appropriate adaptations.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff feel appreciated and supported by the trust.
Areas to improve
- The school is "still refining its approaches to assessment," which hinders teachers in identifying and remedying gaps in pupils’ knowledge swiftly enough.
- Teachers need to be better equipped to identify and address pupils’ misconceptions in areas where assessment is not yet robust.
Safeguarding
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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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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