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Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Low Lane, Torrisholme, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6PN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.8 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
410
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. However, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 66% recommending the school, suggesting a need for continued engagement with families to enhance the overall experience.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
84%
My child is happy
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
My child feels safe
74%
School keeps me informed
73%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School has high expectations
66%
Progress is communicated
64%
Behaviour is good
59%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Other0.2%
Location
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54.06901, -2.83239 · LA4 6PN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119283
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School a good school?
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School scores 64.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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