Special schoolData as of May 2026

Great Arley School

Holly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HH

Community special school

Pupils

107

Ages

4-16

FSM

56.1%

Capacity

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Great Arley School

Great Arley School is a secondary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). The school has around 107 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Holly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HH | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Great Arley School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2024 — School remains Good
Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Great Arley School

What is Great Arley School's Ofsted rating?

Great Arley School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

Where is Great Arley School located?

Great Arley School is a secondary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire (FY5 4HH).

How many pupils attend Great Arley School?

Great Arley School has around 107 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Great Arley School with other schools?

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