Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Morecambe, LA4 4XF · Lancashire · primary school
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383rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 1,641 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 491 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Overview
This is a "welcoming school that provides a caring and inclusive place for pupils to learn," where staff foster positive relationships and high standards of behaviour. However, the report states that "a number of pupils have gaps in their knowledge that have not been addressed," leading to inconsistent achievement across subjects. While early years provision and mathematics are strong, the overall quality of education and personal development require improvement.
Strengths
- Early years staff help children develop "confidence and self-esteem," delivering an "ambitious curriculum" effectively in Reception.
- Mathematics is taught consistently with effective training, ensuring many pupils leave Year 6 "well prepared for the next stage of education."
- Staff teach phonics effectively, with many pupils becoming "fluent and confident readers by the end of key stage 1."
- The school has "effective systems in place to identify the additional needs of pupils with SEND," ensuring they progress through the same curriculum as peers.
- Behaviour is generally positive, with pupils treating one another with care and attendance rates remaining positive due to targeted support.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in some subjects lack the necessary subject knowledge, meaning "some pupils do not build up a deep body of knowledge."
- Assessment practices are inconsistent; teachers do not always check how well pupils have remembered previous learning, leaving "gaps in their knowledge that have not been identified."
- The delivery of personal development is inconsistent, leaving pupils with a "limited understanding of fundamental British values" and not well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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