What did Ofsted judge Layton Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Layton Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Layton Primary School?

Layton Primary School has 622 pupils on roll.

What ages does Layton Primary School take?

Layton Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Layton Primary School located?

Layton Primary School is located in Blackpool, FY3 7DX, Blackpool.

How do I apply to Layton Primary School?

Layton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Layton Primary School?

When Layton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority or provided with accommodation by it (Children Act 1989 s.22) at the time of application and allocation, and children who left public care through adoption, a residence order or a special guardianship order, and children previously in state care outside England who have ceased to be in state care through adoption; 2. Medical, social or welfare reasons — Children for whom the council accepts there are exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons associated with the child and/or family that are directly relevant to the school or academy. Supporting professional evidence is required demonstrating why only that school is suitable; 3. Siblings — Brothers and sisters of children already attending the school at the time of application who will still be attending when the younger child is admitted. Includes full, half, step, adopted and foster siblings living within the same family at the same address, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance is the tie-breaker within any criterion; where distances are equal, a supervised random allocation decides.

What is the largest ethnic background at Layton Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.2% of pupils at Layton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Layton Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority or provided with accommodation by it (Children Act 1989 s.22) at the time of application and allocation, and children who left public care through adoption, a residence order or a special guardianship order, and children previously in state care outside England who have ceased to be in state care through adoption.
2Medical, social or welfare reasons — Children for whom the council accepts there are exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons associated with the child and/or family that are directly relevant to the school or academy. Supporting professional evidence is required demonstrating why only that school is suitable.
3Siblings — Brothers and sisters of children already attending the school at the time of application who will still be attending when the younger child is admitted. Includes full, half, step, adopted and foster siblings living within the same family at the same address.
4Distance — Distance from the home address to the school, with the nearest to the preferred school having priority.

If two applications tie: Distance is the tie-breaker within any criterion; where distances are equal, a supervised random allocation decides.

Children with an education, health and care plan naming the school are admitted first, outside these criteria. Where the council cannot offer a preferred school it offers the nearest community school or academy with a place.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Layton Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Layton Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Layton Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Layton Primary School?: Layton Primary School has 622 pupils on roll.
What ages does Layton Primary School take?: Layton Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Layton Primary School located?: Layton Primary School is located in Blackpool, FY3 7DX, Blackpool.
How do I apply to Layton Primary School?: Layton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Layton Primary School?: When Layton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority or provided with accommodation by it (Children Act 1989 s.22) at the time of application and allocation, and children who left public care through adoption, a residence order or a special guardianship order, and children previously in state care outside England who have ceased to be in state care through adoption; 2. Medical, social or welfare reasons — Children for whom the council accepts there are exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons associated with the child and/or family that are directly relevant to the school or academy. Supporting professional evidence is required demonstrating why only that school is suitable; 3. Siblings — Brothers and sisters of children already attending the school at the time of application who will still be attending when the younger child is admitted. Includes full, half, step, adopted and foster siblings living within the same family at the same address, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance is the tie-breaker within any criterion; where distances are equal, a supervised random allocation decides.
What is the largest ethnic background at Layton Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.2% of pupils at Layton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Layton Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority or provided with accommodation by it (Children Act 1989 s.22) at the time of application and allocation, and children who left public care through adoption, a residence order or a special guardianship order, and children previously in state care outside England who have ceased to be in state care through adoption.
2Medical, social or welfare reasons — Children for whom the council accepts there are exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons associated with the child and/or family that are directly relevant to the school or academy. Supporting professional evidence is required demonstrating why only that school is suitable.
3Siblings — Brothers and sisters of children already attending the school at the time of application who will still be attending when the younger child is admitted. Includes full, half, step, adopted and foster siblings living within the same family at the same address.
4Distance — Distance from the home address to the school, with the nearest to the preferred school having priority.

If two applications tie: Distance is the tie-breaker within any criterion; where distances are equal, a supervised random allocation decides.

Layton Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Layton Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Layton Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Layton Primary School?: Layton Primary School has 622 pupils on roll.
What ages does Layton Primary School take?: Layton Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Layton Primary School located?: Layton Primary School is located in Blackpool, FY3 7DX, Blackpool.
How do I apply to Layton Primary School?: Layton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Layton Primary School?: When Layton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority or provided with accommodation by it (Children Act 1989 s.22) at the time of application and allocation, and children who left public care through adoption, a residence order or a special guardianship order, and children previously in state care outside England who have ceased to be in state care through adoption; 2. Medical, social or welfare reasons — Children for whom the council accepts there are exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons associated with the child and/or family that are directly relevant to the school or academy. Supporting professional evidence is required demonstrating why only that school is suitable; 3. Siblings — Brothers and sisters of children already attending the school at the time of application who will still be attending when the younger child is admitted. Includes full, half, step, adopted and foster siblings living within the same family at the same address, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance is the tie-breaker within any criterion; where distances are equal, a supervised random allocation decides.
What is the largest ethnic background at Layton Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.2% of pupils at Layton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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