Thornton Primary School Catchment Area
Thornton Primary School is a community primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 139 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
139
Pupils
175
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Thornton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thornton Primary School?
The catchment area for Thornton Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Thornton 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.
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.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Thornton Primary School: 175 places, 79% filled: places available
Thornton Primary School has a published admission number of 175 places. 139 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 175 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.1% of pupils at Thornton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lancashire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lancashire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →
Thornton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4JP
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119148
Other Primary Schools in Thornton-Cleveleys
If Thornton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys are the next closest alternatives.
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY5 2TY
Northfold Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY5 2NL
Stanah Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY5 5JR
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY5 1EU
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · FY5 5HY
Norbreck Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · FY5 1PD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thornton Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thornton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Thornton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Thornton Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Thornton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thornton Primary School has a capacity of 175 places and currently has 139 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Thornton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thornton 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 Primary School cover? ▾
Thornton 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 Primary School? ▾
Thornton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.