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Norbreck Primary Academy

Blackpool, FY5 1PDPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
84 1st-choice / 87 places
Ranking
#10,986
of 13,686 nationally

About Norbreck Primary Academy

Parents at Norbreck Primary Academy are overwhelmingly positive about the school. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, 94% of the 111 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That’s a very strong signal. The detail backs it up: 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 99% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 90% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also popular locally. For the 2025/26 reception intake, Norbreck received 148 applications for 87 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.7 applicants per place. 84 of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 84 first-preference families were offered a spot. That combination of high parental satisfaction and strong demand suggests a school that is delivering what families in Blackpool are looking for.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool, FY5 1PD
HeadteacherIan Cooper
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Number of Pupils589
Free School Meals (FSM)19.5%
School Capacity589 / 630 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingCricketTennisRoundersFootballNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingFilm ClubChessArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norbreck Primary Academy

Norbreck Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.