SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Coniston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5PS
01524 489020 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 10 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Morecambe comparisons use the 7 of its 15 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Morecambe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morecambe. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 86% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morecambe. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morecambe. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morecambe. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morecambe. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 69% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morecambe. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Morecambe figures pool parents at the Morecambe schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
23 pupils in this year group.
52% — 8 points below the Lancashire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.2% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.1 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 11th highest of 15 state primary schools in Morecambe. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Poulton-le-Sands CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morecambe Bay Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lancaster Road Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Wood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- West End Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lancaster Ryelands Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
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 by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 July 2024.
How did St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe?
89% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe as their first choice for 16 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 16 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119622.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.