Anchorsholme Primary Academy
School Name: Anchorsholme Primary Academy Address: Eastpines Drive Town/City: Thornton-Cleveleys County: Lancashire Postcode: FY5 3RX Telephone Number: 01253 855215 Website: www.anchorsholme.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2013 Trust: The Sea View Trust Sponsor: The Sea View Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Barr
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 595 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.3%
URN: 140124
DfE Number: 890/2211
UKPRN: 10043086
UPRN: 100012615601
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackpool (E06000009)
Constituency: Blackpool North and Fleetwood (E14001104)
Electoral Ward: Anchorsholme (E05015186)
Easting & Northing: 332382E, 441887N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 52' 9.86" N 3° 1' 46.81" W
Plus Code: 9C5RVX9C+Q4
DfE Record: View record
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- Westcliff Primary Academy (1.6km)
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- St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (1.7km)
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- Mrs Julie Barr - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Christine Butterworth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 June 2029.
- Mrs Carly Cook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Mrs Victoria Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
- Miss Lauren Hillier - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
- Mr Alan Mayers - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
- Miss Claire Mills - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
- Lesley Pidcock - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
- Mrs Carrie Rooney - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2027.
- Mrs Lindsay Thornhill - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2028.
- Mr Michael Westwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2026.