Schools in Thornton-Cleveleys
12 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (10)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfold Community Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Stanah Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thornton Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Norbreck Primary Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Community school | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Arley School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.