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Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 199 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

199

Pupils

210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Station Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5HY
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
119391

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Frequently Asked Questions — Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Admission to Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.