St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Morecambe, LA4 5PS · Lancashire · primary school
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358th 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 — 4.5/10 against 1,807 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 150 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 to close the gap between the current 52.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where a "calm environment" and high expectations for behaviour create a safe setting. While personal development is strong and early years provision is effective, the overall quality of education requires improvement because some pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do not achieve highly enough.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness, compassion and respect" and behave positively, with disruption to learning being rare.
- The early years provision is good, with a "positive start" in reading and mathematics where children learn essential vocabulary.
- Personal development is highly valued, with pupils learning about different faiths, cultures, and staying safe through a wide range of opportunities.
- Governors have a clear understanding of their roles and prioritise staff workload and well-being during times of rapid change.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff are clear about the "essential knowledge and skills" pupils need in all subjects to design effective learning and check progress.
- Pupils in key stages 1 and 2 require sufficient opportunities to practise reading to close gaps that hinder their access to the wider curriculum.
- The school needs appropriate processes to evaluate the impact of the curriculum in all subjects, particularly for pupils with SEND.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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