Layton Primary School is a primary school in Blackpool, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Layton Primary School currently has around 619 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 41.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Meyler Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7DX |
| Website: | http://www.layton.blackpool.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01253392179 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Blackpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jonathan Clucas |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119246 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/10/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 619 |
| Number of Boys: | 316 |
| Number of Girls: | 303 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.80% | 531 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 24 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 8 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layton Primary School Meyler Avenue , Layton FY3 7DX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Junior School Dingle Avenue , FY3 7PF | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community Nursery/Infant School Dingle Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7PF | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy Rodwell Walk , Grange Park FY3 7FG | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | - not rated | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 2out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman House Independent School Norman House , Robson Way FY3 7PP | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.