- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 369
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Schools in FY5
A postcode district in Lancashire
- Postcode district
- 31 schools and nurseries
In short: FY5 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 18 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3112 primary · 3 secondary · 18 nurseries
Top-rated
All FY5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in FY5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in FY5
12 in FY5, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
59 first choices, 62 offers made
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 595
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HL · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
23 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 186
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in FY5
3 in FY5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
244 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 877
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Nurseries in FY5
18 in FY5, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Clarence
Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2BE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Cleveleys
Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1BQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Explorers
Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 2RX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in FY5
1 in FY5, by the school's Eduscope score
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Blackpool, FY5 4HH · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 141
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.8
Special Schools in FY5
2 in FY5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Blackpool, FY5 4HH · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 141
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.8
Great Arley School
Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HH · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in FY5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding6
- Good19
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in FY5 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every FY5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
FY5 has 31 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in FY5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about FY5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in FY5?
FY5 has 31 schools, including 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in FY5?
The highest-ranked schools in FY5 on Eduscope are Stanah Primary School, Anchorsholme Primary Academy, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in FY5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 31 schools in FY5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.