Norbreck Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Norbreck Primary Academy.

Thornton-Cleveleys, FY51PD Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Norbreck Road
Thornton-Cleveleys, FY51PD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138739
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1PD
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MULBERRY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
591
Free School Meals
20.8% (123 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
49.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.6 (9.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 100.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
84
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
591 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Whatever we do, we do it well."

Hardworking Resilient Kind Enthusiastic Respectful

Head Teacher's Message

We are thrilled that you are considering Norbreck for your child’s primary education. Our mission is to help every child reach their full potential academically, behaviourally and personally. We aim to nurture the whole child, preparing them for future educational stages and the dynamic world of the 21st century, with a strong emphasis on an ambitious curriculum and enrichment. Our motto is 'Whatever we do, we do it well!'

Admissions Criteria

Norbreck Primary Academy uses Blackpool Council Admissions Policy 2025/2026. Planned admission number for 2026/27 is 90. Applications must be made using the Local Authority’s Common Application Form and can be submitted online via the Local Authority’s Blackpool Admissions Site or Lancashire Admissions Site. All places will be offered by the Local Authority School Admissions Team on behalf of the Governing Body within the primary coordinated admissions scheme. You must apply to the Local Authority where you live (home authority). Admissions policy: Blackpool Council Admissions Policy 2025/2026. Admissions Policy 2025-26 is available in the policies section.

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