Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Anchorsholme Primary Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 4–11, in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5, in the Blackpool council area. It has 595 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (8 January 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas — inspected 8 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 53 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 7 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 87 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 595 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 17.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.26% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.16% | 2024/25 |
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