Schools in LA4 - Morecambe Education matters

Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Langridge Way, Morecambe, LA4 4XF
Community school

2 Good
(Last inspection 02 February 2017)

This popular school opened in 1991. There are over 100 staff with children attending from a variety of backgrounds aged from 4-11. Capacity is 630. The mission statement is "caring, challenging and aiming high".The outdoor facilities are great, comprising of the school field, an all-weather surface and a big tarmac playground. These areas are perfect for the many after school clubs and for play-times too.

Lancaster Road Primary School

Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5TH
Community school

2 Good
(Last inspection 10 January 2017)

With a mission statement of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility this popular school has capacity for 630 pupils aged 4-11 years. Lancaster Road Nursery is located on the same site. The before and after school club offers lots of fun and creative activities. The school is made up of the original building which has been extended a number of times over the years and has undergone significant modernisation.

Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Station Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JL
Community school

2 Good

(Last inspection 03 March 2016)

Following refurbishment in 2012, there are many wonderful facilities here including a performing arts studio, immersive learning room and even a film studio!  A happy and enthusiastic atmosphere is promoted and children are encouraged to recognise what a wonderful place Morecambe Bay is to live in and learn in.  The curriculum strives to prepare its students for the future and community focus is a key priority for the school. Capacity is 345 pupils of age range 3-11.

Poulton le Sands Church of England Primary School

Church Street, Morecambe, LA4 5QA
Voluntary aided school

2 Good
(Last inspection 06 April 2016)

This school enjoys a rich history dating back to 1745. The will of the village blacksmith of Poulton le Sands, named Francis Bowes, enabled the school to be founded in 1745 plus a chapel in the village. The school has Church of England Aided status. Just over 200 children attend and the curriculum is complemented with themed weeks and after school activities.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Coniston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5PS
Voluntary aided school

2 Good
(Last inspection 17 April 2018)

An inclusive learning community and helping children to thrive and succeed are important values encouraged by the Head Teacher. Located in Morecambe this school is part of the Catholic Parish of Blessed John Henry Newman. The vision statement is "Called to Make a Difference" and the values of the school are based on the values of the Jesuit Pupil profile. The capacity is 210 pupils.

Great Wood Primary School

Beaufort Road, Morecambe, LA4 6UB
Community school

2 Good
(Last inspection 26 October 2017)

"Aim high....and make a difference" is the school's vision statement. Great Wood celebrates success and aims to make learning exciting. The age range is 4-11 and the school capacity is 420. Great Wood gets its name from the copse in the school grounds. The woodland area provides a wonderful space for children to experience wildlife and learn about this green area and the outdoors.

Torrisholme Community Primary School

Low Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6PN

Community school

1 Outstanding

(Last inspection 05 October 2016)

Originally built in 1962 as demand has increased over time the school has been extended to include more classrooms plus an ICT suite. The school serves the village of Torrisholme and the area between Lancaster and Morecambe.The curriculum aims to achieve memorable learning experiences. The age range served is 5-11 years and capacity is 420.

Morecambe Bay Academy

Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG
Academy sponsor led mainstream

-No Ofsted assessment published

Morecambe Bay Academy opened on the 1st May 2019. The Academy sits on the site that was previously Morecambe Community High School.  Prior to this, the school was originally Morecambe Grammar School. The Academy is part of Bay Learning Trust and each member of the Academy community is encouraged to follow the vision of Belong, Believe, Achieve.

As you can see from the list above, the LA4 postcode area benefits from a number of well-respected schools.  9.8% of homes in the LA4 area, which is lower than the regional average, have an Ofsted "outstanding" school as their nearest Primary School.  Families living in the LA4 postcode area make up just under a third of the household profile type in this area so it's no surprise demand for school places is high.

*data taken from https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/