Norbreck Primary Academy vs St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norbreck Primary Academy
Thornton-Cleveleys · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
593 students
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
184 students
| Measure | Norbreck Primary Academy Thornton-Cleveleys, North West | St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1869 of 2,286 | #763 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13678 of 15,697 | #6445 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 593 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Thornton-Cleveleys | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.norbreck.blackpool.sch.uk | www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 22.0).
- •Norbreck Primary Academy is the larger school with 593 students compared with 184.
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 Norbreck Primary Academy better than St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.1 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 Norbreck Primary Academy and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Thornton-Cleveleys and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norbreck Primary Academy: 593. St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norbreck Primary Academy and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Norbreck Primary Academy is 1869th of 2,286 and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 763rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).