The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 155
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Laura Gardner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorecambe Bay Community Primary School
Primary · 307m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Primary · 353m away
Morecambe Bay Academy
Secondary · 534m away
Lancaster Road Primary School
Primary · 920m away
Great Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
West End Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School?
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School currently has 155 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School take?
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School?
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is in Morecambe, LA4 5QA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Poulton-le-Sands 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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