Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School
Morecambe, LA3 2ST · Lancashire · primary school
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343rd 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 — 1.5/10 against 1,562 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 321 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing current performance metrics?
What Ofsted said about Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School “enjoy coming to school” and feel “happy and safe.” Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement, supported by an “ambitious curriculum” and a strong focus on early reading. The school is praised for its exceptional behaviour and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave impeccably,” showing respect for others and understanding the impact of their actions.
- Early reading is a priority, with phonics taught “consistently well” and books closely matched to pupils’ learning.
- Staff “skilfully adapt” curriculum delivery to ensure pupils with SEND achieve the same learning goals as their peers.
- A broad range of clubs and responsibilities helps pupils develop their interests, character, and resilience.
- Staff feel valued by leaders, who actively consider workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clarify key concepts in subjects where curriculum thinking is not yet finalised, so teachers can design effective learning sequences.
- Staff require training to deliver aspects of the PSHE curriculum consistently, ensuring pupils develop a deeper understanding of British values and protected characteristics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and proactively addressing risks through external agency visits and strong relationships with families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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