Thornton Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Thornton-Cleveleys, North West FY5 4JP · Lancashire
#1405 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#10913 of 15,697 nationally
About Thornton Primary School
Thornton Primary School is a local authority primary located in Thornton-Cleveleys, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 149 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 36.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1405th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (12th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 149; capacity filled 85.1%.
There are 11 schools in Thornton-Cleveleys; Thornton Primary School ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)45%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)20%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)38.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thornton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 149
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 38.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 85.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 45%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 20%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Thornton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Thornton-Cleveleys · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
186 students · 290 m away
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
286 students · 929 m away
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students · 1.5 km away
Stanah Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
369 students · 1.5 km away
Northfold Community Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 1.8 km away
Millfield School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students · 1.9 km away
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Thornton-Cleveleys · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
595 students · 2.2 km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students · 2.3 km away
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
131 students · 2.4 km away
Carleton Green Community Primary School
Poulton-le-Fylde · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
333 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
150 students
Ladybridge Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
150 students
Windmill Hill Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Helmshore · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thornton Primary School a good school?
Thornton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 36.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1405 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thornton Primary School rank in North West?
Thornton Primary School ranks #1405 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #10913 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School had 149 students in 2025.
Is Thornton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thornton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Thornton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thornton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.