Anchorsholme Primary Academy

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

Thornton-Cleveleys, FY53RX Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
30 April 2013
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
Eastpines Drive
Thornton-Cleveleys, FY53RX
Phone
1253855215
Website
anchorsholme.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140124
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3RX
Website
www.anchorsholme.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SEA VIEW 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
615
Free School Meals
18.9% (116 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
77
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
615 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Achieve!"

Curious Confident Communicative Collaborative

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Rounders Netball Badminton Cricket Drama Art Club Coding Club Choir Computing

Sports

Football Rounders Netball Badminton Cricket

Facilities

Two assembly halls (one with extensive performing arts facilities and the other with facilities for dance and gymnastics) ICT suite and extensive IT provision across the school Confucius classroom (Mandarin) status Music/Recording Studio Green screen area for video production Purpose-built Library Outside classroom and conservation area to support curriculum projects Produce growing area Two multi use games areas Mile a day track Two football pitches A tram on site Two school minibuses Facilities situated at ground floor level Three accessible disabled toilets

Curriculum Highlights

September 2021: Introduction of Curriculum by-the-Sea. May 2024: Launch of a new Curriculum page to highlight Curriculum-by-The-Sea in more detail. Curriculum by-the-sea fosters a sense of belonging and aims for pupils to be curious, confident, communicative and collaborative learners. Curriculum uses Anchor Qs, knowledge organisers and ‘Spines’ to structure learning and support recall. The curriculum adapts with changing tides to be fit for the 21st century and beyond. Pupils are encouraged to take the helm and the crew (teachers and parents) help navigate the learning journey.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before & After School Care Clubs; Foundation Stage Breakfast Club provided by Kids Planet Anchorsholme.

SEND Provision

Anchorsholme Academy provides SEND support with a SENDCo and an Assistant SENDCo; All pupils on the SEND register have a personal education plan; Some individuals may have Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP); Our Local Offer and SEND Information Report are available to download; The school aims to ensure a broad, balanced, differentiated curriculum for all pupils.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for reception are described: apply online (Blackpool Council) for September 2026; Paper applications available by contacting Blackpool Council at [email protected] or 01253 476637; Wyre/Fylde residents are advised to apply via Lancashire County Council; Online deadline dates include 15 January 2026 for Blackpool online applications and 16 April 2026 for paper applications; The Admissions Policy is available for reference; Further details on admission process are on the admissions pages.

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