- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 387
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Schools in FY8
A postcode district in Lancashire
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: FY8 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2513 primary · 6 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All FY8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in FY8
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 FY8
13 in FY8, best first
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Lytham St Annes, FY8 1LB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.2
Top Secondary Schools in FY8
6 in FY8, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
169 first choices, 157 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 817
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
257 first choices, 275 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 1,588
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in FY8
10 in FY8, highest Ofsted grade first
AKS Baby & Toddler Room
Lytham St Annes, FY8 1DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Lytham Lodge
Lytham St. Annes, FY8 4LE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Mayfield Pre-School
Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2HQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in FY8
2 in FY8, by the school's Eduscope score
St Anne's College Grammar School
Lytham St Annes, FY8 1HN · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1620.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- –
AKS Lytham
Lytham St Annes, FY8 1DT · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 785
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in FY8
2 in FY8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Poplar House School
Fy8 1ur · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Red Rose School
Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 43
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in FY8
4 in FY8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Poplar House School
Fy8 1ur · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Red Rose School
Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 43
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Anne's College Grammar School
Lytham St Annes, FY8 1HN · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1620.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in FY8, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good10
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 FY8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
FY8 has 25 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 FY8
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 FY8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in FY8?
FY8 has 25 schools, including 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 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 FY8?
The highest-ranked schools in FY8 on Eduscope are Lytham Hall Park Primary School, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School. 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 many private schools are in FY8?
There are 4 independent schools in FY8. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in FY8 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in FY8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in FY8 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.