The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 34 days per year on average — over a month of school.
55% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 39.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Julie Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Littledale Avenue, Heysham, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 2ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMossgate Primary School
Primary · 324m away
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bay Leadership Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
West End Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Lancaster Road Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School take?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is in Morecambe, LA3 2ER, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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