The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Dodd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Heysham, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 2RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMossgate Primary School
Primary · 916m away
Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School
Primary · 951m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bay Leadership Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
West End Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School take?
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School is in Morecambe, LA3 2RF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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