Bourne, Wyre: Schools
Schools
Bourne has a small cluster of state schools nearby, with most rated Good by Ofsted and one outstanding special school right on the doorstep.
There are 4 state primary schools within reach, plus 2 special schools. All are state-funded — there's no private provision here. Thornton Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary are both rated Good. Sacred Heart's latest report highlights strong attendance, behaviour, and early years provision.
Red Marsh School, a community special school just 400 metres away, is rated Outstanding — a real local asset. Great Arley School, also nearby, holds a Good rating.
Royles Brook Primary is worth watching. Its most recent inspection found some aspects need improvement, so it's one to monitor as things develop.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademyRoman CatholicCapacity: 210Ages 4-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Feb 202660% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HL+44 1253 821392www.sacredheart-primary.co.uk
- Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh SchoolSpecialAges 2-19Ofsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Holly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HH+44 1253 868451
- Thornton Primary SchoolCommunityCapacity: 175Ages 4-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Feb 202345% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4JP+44 1253 821128www.thorntonprimary.lancs.sch.uk
- Great Arley SchoolSpecialCapacity: 99Ages 4-16Ofsted: GoodHolly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HH+44 1253 821072www.great-arley.lancsngfl.ac.uk
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