Norbreck Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys (Blackpool).
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
We are thrilled that you are considering Norbreck for your childs 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.
Norbreck is a very special place for both staff and pupils. Our children are happy and consistently demonstrate our core values that were developed by our childrens School Council - being kind, respectful, hard-working, demonstrating great teamwork, building resilience and showing enthusiasm.
We are proud to be Norbreckers and live by our mission statement, Whatever we do, we do it well!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Climbing
- Computing
- Music
- Orchestra
- Stem
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 138739
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Constituency
- Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (8 current, 7 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Paula Hartley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Paula Hartley Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by trustees | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Ann Gillespie | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anita Sylvia Winters-Rideout | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Diane Roberts | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lyndsey Elizabeth Hackett | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Miss Marina Bianca Hubner | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Miss Amy Mantle | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Penny Nhung King | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anita Sylvia Winters-Rideout Former | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julie Ann Gillespie Former | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Marina Bianca Clancy Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Diane Roberts Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Dawn Louise Parkinson Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2021 · term ended 2026 | |
| Mrs Lyndsey Elizabeth Hackett Former | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
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