The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Rob Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingsway, Heysham, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 2EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 324m away
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 916m away
Bay Leadership Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
West End Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mossgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mossgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mossgate Primary School?
Mossgate Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mossgate Primary School take?
Mossgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mossgate Primary School?
Mossgate Primary School is in Morecambe, LA3 2EE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mossgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mossgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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