Thames Primary Academy

About Thames Primary Academy

Thames Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Blackpool community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 451 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Thames Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Allison, it falls under Blackpool local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9018th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 23 in Blackpool.

Thames Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 49 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Thames Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club, Science Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Blackpool, Thames Primary Academy 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.

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