Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School

About Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School

Ofsted's Parent View responses for Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School show that 68% of the 44 parents who responded would recommend the school, though that leaves nearly a third who would not. The picture is mixed across individual questions: 86% of parents strongly agree or agree that their child is happy, and 87% feel their child is safe. But only 53% agree that concerns are dealt with properly, and 32% disagree with that statement. The school is clearly popular locally — for 2025/26 admissions, it received 84 applications for 35 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.4, with all 30 first-preference applicants receiving offers. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Wyre area, even if the parent feedback reveals some areas of dissatisfaction alongside genuine warmth for the school's day-to-day atmosphere.

Academically, Royles Brook sits in a challenging position. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 41% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well below the Lancashire local authority average of 60%. The school ranks 32nd out of 35 primary schools in Wyre on this measure, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. Individual subject scores tell a similar story: the average reading score was 100, maths 99, and just 5% of pupils reached the higher standard in maths. Ofsted's most recent graded inspection, in 2015, rated the school Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in December 2024 noted that some aspects were not as strong, though the overall Good rating was maintained. The school has clearly improved since its 2013 Requires Improvement rating.

The school offers a decent range of facilities for a primary of 297 pupils, including a forest school, sensory room, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, netball, athletics, tennis, rounders and cross country, while clubs include drama, choir, film club and coding. SEND support is listed for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and hearing impairment. With 19.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage. Royles Brook is likely to suit families who prioritise a local, well-subscribed school with good early years provision and a broad extracurricular offer, but who are comfortable with academic results that sit below the local average and are prepared to engage actively with the school on any concerns.

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