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Layton Primary School

Blackpool, FY3 7DXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
81 1st-choice / 84 places
Ranking
#4,434
of 13,686 nationally

About Layton Primary School

Layton Primary School’s headline metrics stand out sharply against the Blackpool local authority average. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at Key Stage 2 is 58%, Layton achieves 69% — a clear 11 percentage points above the norm. This places the school 6th out of 23 primary schools in Blackpool, comfortably in the top quarter of the local authority. The school’s ranking score of 69 also puts it in the national top 50 tier, which is notable given that only two primaries in the entire LA hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating — and Layton is one of them. With 41.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, these results are particularly striking and suggest the school is delivering strong outcomes despite a challenging intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMeyler Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 7DX
HeadteacherJonathan Clucas
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils619
Free School Meals (FSM)41.5%
School Capacity619 / 630 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersAthleticsGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Layton Primary School

Layton Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.