Thornton Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thornton Primary School
Address: Heys Street
Town/City: Thornton-Cleveleys
County: Lancashire
Postcode: FY5 4JP
Telephone Number: 01253 821128
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Ashcroft
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 149 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 119148
DfE Number: 888/2047
UKPRN: 10073299
UPRN: 10003531779
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wyre (E07000128)
Constituency: Blackpool North and Fleetwood (E14001104)
Electoral Ward: Bourne (E05009932)

Easting & Northing: 333975E, 443411N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 52' 59.91" N 3° 0' 20.8" W
Plus Code: 9C5RVXMV+8M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr David Philip Ashcroft - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr John Creighton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mr John Creighton - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Miss Vanessa Jayne Davies - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 March 2026.
  • Mr Neil Drummond - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mrs Heather Hay - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Jarman - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Miss Louise Lianker - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Michael - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2025.
  • Mrs Jennifer Marie White - Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 December 2027.