The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 518
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 40.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jane Henderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Langridge Way, Westgate Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4XF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBay Leadership Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
West End Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lancaster Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Primary · 1.5km away
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Morecambe Bay Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School?
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School currently has 518 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School take?
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School?
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is in Morecambe, LA4 4XF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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