Great Wood Primary School
Morecambe, LA4 6UB · Lancashire · primary school
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70th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,024 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 7.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Wood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 17.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include Bike Safety, Judo, and Kayaking, alongside trips to Windermere and Tower Wood.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Great Wood Primary School
Overview
Great Wood Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud, happy, and excited by their learning. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum with clear progression, ensuring that children achieve well and develop resilience and independence. The school fosters a positive environment where staff and pupils embody the motto ‘to aim high and make a difference’.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an ‘ambitious and interesting curriculum’ with careful consideration of learning order and progression from Reception to Year 6.
- Reading is taught effectively from the start, with pupils developing confidence and fluency through phonics and a cultivated ‘love of reading’.
- Pupils behave well, are ‘kind and respectful’, and staff intervene quickly to prevent disagreements from escalating.
- Effective processes identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring no one is missed and gaps in learning are addressed quickly.
- Leaders build strong relationships with local agencies and provide a ‘strong programme of learning’ to help pupils keep themselves safe.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should analyse attendance and engagement in wider school activities for specific groups, such as disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, to ensure targeted support is provided.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing pupils well and leaders maintaining strong links with agencies to provide appropriate support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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