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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Langridge Way, Westgate, Westgate Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4XF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
518
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
The primary school has a mixed performance profile, with 53% of students reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average for this measure. However, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to excel. With an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, parents may want to consider the school's strengths alongside its need for development.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
White Other7.1%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%
Other0.2%
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54.06087, -2.86132 · LA4 4XF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119347
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.westgatesch.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School a good school?
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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