Norbreck Primary Academy, Thornton-Cleveleys

In its own words: "With an exciting curriculum and a lovely building, we are able to offer all our children so many opportunities. Ofsted has graded the school as good with many excellent features and we are very proud of our academic standards, creativity, extra-curricular activities and links with the local community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are thrilled that you are considering Norbreck for your child's primary education. It is our mission to help every child reach their full potential academically, behaviourally, and personally. Our goal is to nurture the whole child, preparing them for future educational stages and the dynamic world of the 21st century."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, athletics, basketball, drama, orchestra, coding and STEM.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an admissions event on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 2.30pm, an admissions event on Friday 20 November 2026 at 9am and an admissions event on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 9.50am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Norbreck Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Blackpool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 69% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Norbreck Primary Academy as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 86 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Norbreck Primary Academy are Anchorsholme Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 57% reading, 49% maths); Westcliff Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 97% reading, 88% maths); and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles).

Norbreck Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Norbreck Primary Academy is one of 7 schools run by Synergy Education Trust Limited, an academy trust.

111 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Norbreck Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).

2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 77 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 8 (1.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Little Bispham (Blackpool Tramway), about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Norbreck School (outside), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 192 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Blackpool (336).

In 2024/25, Norbreck Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Norbreck Primary Academy are Montgomery Academy (0.8 miles) and Millfield School (1.7 miles).