The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr John Ross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beaufort Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6UB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Primary · 472m away
Lancaster Road Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Morecambe Bay Academy
Secondary · 951m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Primary · 1.1km away
Morecambe Road School
Special school · 1.2km away
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Wood Primary School?
Great Wood Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Wood Primary School take?
Great Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Wood Primary School?
Great Wood Primary School is in Morecambe, LA4 6UB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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