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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys is a academy converter primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

200

Pupils

210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys Catchment Area Information

Admission to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys — School Information

Full address
Heys Street, Thornton, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HL
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
149265

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys oversubscribed?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys cover?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys is a primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.