Anchorsholme Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastpines Drive Thornton-Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 3RX |
| Phone | 01253855215 |
| Reference Number | 140124 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 615 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.97%
Girls: 52.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 47 | 88 |
| 2 | 45 | 45 | 90 |
| 3 | 37 | 49 | 86 |
| 4 | 45 | 42 | 87 |
| 5 | 44 | 44 | 88 |
| 6 | 44 | 43 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.1% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-02-05 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-11-05 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-02-02 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-09-01 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Anchorsholme Primary School | ||
| 2013-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-05-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-05-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St George's Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3JW |
0.47 miles |
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Norbreck Primary Academy
Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1PD |
0.58 miles |
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Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Marsh Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2TY |
0.81 miles |
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Kincraig Primary School
Kincraig Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HN |
0.85 miles |
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Westcliff Primary Academy
Crawford Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9BY |
1.02 miles |
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Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Manor Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1EU |
1.07 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Devonshire Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0AJ |
1.07 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Heys Street, Thornton, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HL |
1.19 miles |
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Northfold Community Primary School
Ringway, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2NL |
1.2 miles |
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Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HY |
1.27 miles |
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Carleton Green Community Primary School
Arundel Drive, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7TF |
1.3 miles |
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Thornton Primary School
Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP |
1.37 miles |
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Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Bispham Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7PE |
1.38 miles |
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Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Bispham Road, Bispham, Bispham Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HH |
1.42 miles |
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Moor Park Primary School
Moor Park Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0LY |
1.53 miles |
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Stanah Primary School
Lambs Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5JR |
1.55 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde
Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HT |
2.12 miles |
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Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School
Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE |
2.19 miles |
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Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School
Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7SR |
2.28 miles |
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Larkholme Primary School
Windermere Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8QB |
2.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Blackpool and the Fylde College
Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HB |
0.66 miles |
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Montgomery Academy
All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0AZ |
0.96 miles |
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Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Belvedere Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5DG |
1.19 miles |
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Great Arley School
Holly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HH |
1.24 miles |
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Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Holly Road, Red Marsh School, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 4HH |
1.29 miles |
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Rossall School
Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW |
1.99 miles |
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The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LR |
2.05 miles |
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Lancashire Alternative Provision
30 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7UN |
2.25 miles |
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Brookfield School
Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE |
2.25 miles |
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Highfurlong School
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
2.27 miles |
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Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
2.27 miles |
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Unity Academy Blackpool
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TS |
2.3 miles |
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Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY |
2.43 miles |
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Hodgson Academy
Moorland Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU |
2.45 miles |
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Baines School
Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8BE |
2.66 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Academy
St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQ |
2.92 miles |
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Fleetwood High School
Broadway, Fleetwood High School, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8HE |
2.98 miles |
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Woodlands School
Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF |
3.9 miles |
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Park Community Academy
158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF |
3.93 miles |
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Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Cartgate, Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 0NP |
4.25 miles |