Kincraig Primary School vs Norbreck Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kincraig Primary School
Blackpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
235 students
Norbreck Primary Academy
Thornton-Cleveleys · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
593 students
| Measure | Kincraig Primary School Blackpool, North West | Norbreck Primary Academy Thornton-Cleveleys, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1004 of 2,286 | #1869 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8093 of 15,697 | #13678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 235 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 593 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Thornton-Cleveleys |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kincraig.blackpool.gov.uk | www.norbreck.blackpool.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kincraig Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 22.0).
- •Kincraig Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 47%).
- •Norbreck Primary Academy is the larger school with 593 students compared with 235.
- •Kincraig Primary School is a local authority school while Norbreck Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kincraig Primary School better than Norbreck Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kincraig Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 22.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kincraig Primary School and Norbreck Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Thornton-Cleveleys in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kincraig Primary School: 235. Norbreck Primary Academy: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kincraig Primary School and Norbreck Primary Academy rank in North West?
Kincraig Primary School is 1004th of 2,286 and Norbreck Primary Academy is 1869th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).