Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Morecambe, LA4 5JL · Lancashire · primary school
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443rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 598 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| 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.
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 either way). An inspection took place in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 276 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture ensuring pupils feel safe. While personal development is at the expected standard, achievement, attendance, behaviour, and teaching quality require attention due to inconsistent progress and high absence rates.
Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Personal development is strong, offering experiences that help pupils "grow in confidence and prepare for life in modern Britain."
- Pupils have a "secure understanding of healthy relationships" and understand the importance of consent.
- Staff build "warm and caring relationships" with pupils, who arrive "happy and eager to learn."
- Leaders have designed a "well-sequenced curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils receive support to "catch up quickly so that they learn to read well," as many lack fluency.
- Teachers should design activities that "address gaps in pupils' knowledge" to help them build knowledge securely over time.
- Leaders need to increase rigour in procedures to ensure disadvantaged pupils "attend school more regularly," as persistent absence remains high.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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