The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 50.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Cliff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chatsworth Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Primary · 488m away
Bay Leadership Academy
Secondary · 503m away
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Mossgate Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is West End Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West End Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West End Primary School?
West End Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West End Primary School take?
West End Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West End Primary School?
West End Primary School is in Morecambe, LA3 1BW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West End Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West End Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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