The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 37.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Carol Hind (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
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Coniston Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5PS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe is in Morecambe, LA4 5PS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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