Thornton Primary School
Community primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys (Lancashire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Thornton Primary School, we work hard to ensure all children enjoy coming to school each day. We have high ambitions for all and pride ourselves on making sure each child develops the essential knowledge and skills they need to thrive.
It is our ambition that when our children leave our school they are confident, proud of who they are and ready for the next stage of their education.
Every child and their learning really matters to all members of staff, something that was positively recognised in our latest Ofsted Inspection in February 2023 when the school received a Good judgement overall and Outstanding for Personal Development.
The commitment from both the staff and governors to make this school the best possible place for our children to learn is clearly evident in everything that happens.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Music
- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Woodland TrustRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 119148
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Creighton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Holly Gibson | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Neil Drummond | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lisa Michael | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Creighton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Karen Shaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jennifer Marie White | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Heather Hay | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Philip Ashcroft | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Miss Vanessa Jayne Davies Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Louise Lianker Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Louise Jarman Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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