Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. Report card, Feb 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 5 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Strong standard | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around February 2030
The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.2 milesThornton Primary School
Good (Feb 2023)
- 0.4 milesThornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Some aspects not as strong (Dec 2024)
- 0.9 milesThornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Mar 2025)
- 1.0 milesStanah Primary School
School remains Good (Mar 2024)
- 1.0 milesNorthfold Community Primary School
Good (Apr 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.