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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Hampton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1EJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.4 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
440
Capacity
415
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.1%
Black African6.6%
White Other5.7%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.06114, -2.88351 · LA3 1EJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119138
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2017.
Is Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School a good school?
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School scores 36.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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