The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Daniel Hargreaves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Low Lane, Torrisholme, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Wood Primary School
Primary · 472m away
Morecambe Road School
Special school · 765m away
Lancaster Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Morecambe Bay Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Primary · 1.4km away
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Loyne Specialist School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School?
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School take?
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School?
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School is in Morecambe, LA4 6PN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme 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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