State School
#5 in Best Primary Schools in Lancaster
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
- Primary
- Morecambe LA3 1EJ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Children make good progress from their starting points so that by the end of the Reception Year their achievement is in line with that of children of a similar age nationally.
Success of the Curriculum: The school offers an extremely broad and balanced curriculum that engages pupils and contributes to their enjoyment of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some individual children remain indifferent and reluctant to write. Occasionally, activities do not always stretch and challenge the most able children.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Work in pupils鈥� books confirms that at the end of key stage 1, pupils鈥� attainment has again improved and pupils are making good progress in all subjects at both expected and greater depth.
Support for Falling Behind: Highly effective support and tailored tasks help pupils catch up so that they make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves extremely well around school. They are polite, well-mannered, and behave impeccably at lunchtime.
Support for SEND Pupils: The provision and support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are excellent. Staff have an excellent understanding of these pupils鈥� learning and welfare needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are unanimous in their view that they feel safe in school and pupils of all ages know how to keep themselves safe, both personally and online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders are diligent in carrying out their duties for safeguarding. As a result, pupils feel very safe in school and their welfare needs are well met.
Parent Feedback: Some parents are anxious about the school鈥檚 preparation for their children鈥檚 move to secondary school.
Parental Involvement: Communication with parents about their children鈥檚 learning needs further development.
Extracurricular Activities: The primary school PE and sport funding is used extremely well and contributes to the excellent PE curriculum that pupils receive. Pupils benefit from good-quality specialist sport coaching and a wide range of sport-related clubs and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor provision is strong, particularly in the Nursery class. Children have opportunities to use their imagination and explore.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly motivated to make sure that there is continuing improvement and development. Relationships between staff are very positive.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' insistence on a consistent approach to reading and writing has had a positive effect on pupils鈥� progress in these subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make regular checks on the quality of teaching and learning. They use an innovative assessment system to keep an effective check on pupils鈥� overall progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes teachers do not plan activities that are sufficiently demanding. Some pupils, particularly the most able, are not always learning as much as they should.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 426 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
At Sandylands, we work to give the kids the independence, resiliency, and confidence they will need in the future. Children can develop lifelong learning skills and critical competencies that will prepare them for adulthood. Our students take an active role in the neighbourhood. With a proud sense of British values that enable them to exist in a varied community, we equip pupils to live in the global arena. These fundamental principles are reflected in our local, national, and international studies curricula. By empowering kids to take charge of their own education in partnership with parents, we increase learning capacity. Along with a solid value system that is integrated across the entire curriculum, key learning skills serve as a foundation. We always feel challenged, and we have high expectations for each and every employee and student. At Sandylands, everyone is a leader. To make sure that good ideas are encouraged and can be implemented, we collaborate in leadership teams. Children have a significant role in moving ideas forward and shaping our curriculum, and there is a strong feeling of student voice in place. The Parent Curriculum Forum makes sure that parents play a crucial part in assisting, promoting, and aiding in all academic success in the school. Since we believe that everyone can succeed with the correct support, we are dedicated to inclusiveness. Last but not least, Sandylands offers a cheerful, safe, and secure environment for kids, guaranteeing that everyone realises their full potential.
Read more
Gallery
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.8 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% 1 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 3 | 9.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% 2 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2025
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1