The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Allison Hickson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hampton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBay Leadership Academy
Secondary · 355m away
West End Primary School
Primary · 488m away
Mossgate Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School?
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School take?
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School?
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School is in Morecambe, LA3 1EJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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