The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Easthope (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lancaster Road, Overton, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3EZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School take?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is in Morecambe, LA3 3EZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Overton St Helen'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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