Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Morecambe, LA3 3EZ · Lancashire · primary school
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216th 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 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Choir and participate in swimming, football, handball, tag rugby, athletics, acro gymnastics, cross country, and Bikeability. They attend the St Helen's Talent Show and visit Coniston, Blackpool Zoo, Burnley Youth Theatre, Sunderland-Point, Kirkby Lonsdale, Winmarleigh Hall, London, and Blackpool Tower Ballroom. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 161 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Coniston outdoor trip? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Overton St Helen’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that promotes both personal development and academic progress, with most pupils achieving well. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards in teaching, behaviour, and safeguarding.
Strengths
- Pupils arrive happy and eager to learn, thriving in a culture where they feel "valued and safe" and are encouraged to take on responsibilities.
- Teachers present new learning clearly and effectively check understanding, reshaping teaching when pupils are unclear about concepts.
- Reading is a high priority, with a carefully crafted curriculum that builds vocabulary and ensures children become "confident and fluent" readers through consistent phonics instruction.
- Staff work closely with parents and specialists to quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting teaching so these pupils can access the curriculum.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, and staff appreciate support for their professional development and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not clearly identified what pupils should know, hampering teachers’ ability to design learning that builds on prior knowledge.
- In some subjects, pupils lack sufficient opportunity to practise and revisit earlier learning, hindering their ability to link previous knowledge to new concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who know reporting procedures and leaders who act decisively on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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