Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TY · Lancashire · primary school
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349th 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 3,450 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.3/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 286 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
With results significantly below the national median, what specific strategies are in place to raise attainment in maths? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in reading? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil?
What Ofsted said about Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that "aspects of the school’s work may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection," triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils enjoy a "warm welcome" and feel "safe and secure," weaknesses in the curriculum have hindered achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics. Leaders are now taking action to improve curriculum delivery and assessment practices.
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and safe, with a "trusted adult to talk to" if worried, and enjoy activities like choir performances and museum visits.
- Reading is a clear priority; children make a "swift start to phonics learning" and develop a "love of reading" supported by improved book quality.
- Staff are "skilled at making effective adaptations" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying their needs quickly.
- Governors have improved their oversight, now asking "more challenging questions" to hold leaders to account effectively.
- The curriculum provides pupils with an "appreciation of diversity and difference in wider society" and teaches them about democracy.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the mathematics curriculum is "delivered consistently well" to address inconsistencies that hinder pupil learning.
- Embed assessment improvements "swiftly and successfully in all subjects," particularly foundation subjects, to identify missing knowledge.
- Clearly identify and sequence the "most important knowledge" in foundation subjects for mixed-age classes to prevent repetition and ensure readiness for future 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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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