Ansdell Primary School, Lytham St Annes

In its own words: "· To be an inclusive learning community with wide opportunities for everyone to learn and excel. · To place exploration and discovery at the heart of our curriculum so that our children develop a sense of curiosity and a life-long love of learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, athletics, basketball, multi-sports, judo and dance.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Ansdell Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Ansdell Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ansdell Primary School are Clifton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 54% maths); Lytham Hall Park Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 89% reading, 92% maths); Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 87% maths); and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles).

Ansdell Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 23 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 10 (4.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (by), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 59 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

In 2024/25, Ansdell Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ansdell Primary School are Lytham St Annes High School (0.2 miles); and St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham (1.7 miles).