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Morecambe Road School
Morecambe Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3AB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.1 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
221
Capacity
150
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
147%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3-16, catering to a diverse range of needs. However, academic performance indicators, such as GCSE results and key stage assessments, show significant challenges, with no students achieving the expected grades in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to inclusion, but should consider the academic outcomes when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.06217, -2.83380 · LA3 3AB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119876
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Morecambe Road School rated by Ofsted?
Morecambe Road School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2013.
Is Morecambe Road School a good school?
Morecambe Road School scores 36.1/100 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.
How do pupils perform at Morecambe Road School in GCSEs?
Morecambe Road School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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