Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Morecambe, LA4 5QA · Lancashire · primary school
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408th 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 — 1.6/10 against 1,761 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| 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.
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lancashire Cricket, Rockstars, Superball, Ambassadors, and the Break Away Club. Sports include cricket, tag rugby, multi-skills, girls football, and football, alongside a choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Overview
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and secure" within a "friendly" environment. While leaders have established a "caring and welcoming ethos" and safeguarding standards are met, the report notes that pupils’ achievement is "variable" and curriculum changes are still being embedded.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise attendance, resulting in rates that are now "broadly average" and a reduction in persistent absence.
- Pupils behave well, showing "respect to staff and to their peers" and trusting adults to deal with bullying.
- Early years provision is strong, with a "rich, progressive curriculum" and effective support for speech, language, and phonics.
- Inclusion is robust, with "robust transition processes" and dedicated quiet spaces supporting pupils’ sensory and emotional needs.
- Staff feel "valued members of the school" and receive professional development, with leaders ensuring changes do not negatively impact wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure assessment and learning activities work together to "identify and close gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge" so pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure teachers have the expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively, ensuring teaching focuses sharply on pupils securing the "intended knowledge".
- Leaders should strengthen the personal development programme so pupils develop a "deeper understanding of fundamental British values".
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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