Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Morecambe, LA3 2RF · Lancashire · primary school
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176th 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. 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 standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the context of the similar-intake comparison? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider pastoral care for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Heysham St Peter’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and nurturing environment" where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, flourish. The report highlights that pupils arrive happy, demonstrate positive behaviour, and achieve well within an ambitious curriculum that is carefully ordered from the early years to Year 6.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with knowledge "carefully ordered" to help learners apply what they know to new learning.
- Staff "accurately identify the additional needs of pupils with SEND," using tailored support and specialised equipment to ensure these pupils achieve well.
- Reading is a clear priority; phonics is taught consistently, and most pupils become "confident and fluent readers by the end of key stage 1."
- Pupils develop a "strong sense of community and pride" through representing the school in sports and music, and by raising money for local charities.
- Governors are "well informed about the work of the school" and effectively hold the school to account while supporting staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, checks on what pupils remember are "not fully effective," meaning teachers are less certain of how well pupils are achieving over time. The school should enable teachers to check pupils’ learning more effectively to ensure they build a "secure body of knowledge."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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