Northfold Community Primary School
97%
Capacity
203
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Northfold Community Primary School
Northfold Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wyre community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Northfold Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Brian Walsh, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4866th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 35 in Wyre.
Northfold Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northfold Community Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre, Northfold Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ringway, Thornton-Cleveleys, Wyre, FY5 2NL |
| Headteacher | Brian Walsh |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.7% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4866th of 13,686
Nationally
703rd of 2,065
In North West
19th of 35
In Wyre
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ringway, Thornton-Cleveleys
Wyre, FY5 2NL
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