Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

URN: 119138 • Morecambe LA3 1EJ

Overview

Name
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
URN
119138
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Allison Hickson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01524410286
Website
Visit
Address
Hampton Road, Morecambe LA3 1EJ

Summary

Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Morecambe, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 440 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 415. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a significant proportion of students (42.7%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving the local community.

The curriculum at Sandylands is designed to foster a love of learning and includes a range of engaging activities that promote sustainability and biodiversity. Recent projects have involved Year 1 students enhancing the school’s environment by planting flowers to attract wildlife, while Year 6 students participated in a residential trip to the Lake District, enriching their educational experience through outdoor learning.

Sandylands also emphasizes the importance of physical education and community involvement, as demonstrated by their annual sports days for various year groups. The school actively communicates with parents through a dedicated app, ensuring they stay informed about school events and updates. Overall, Sandylands aims to nurture well-rounded individuals prepared for lifelong learning.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
415
Pupils
440
Boys
232
Girls
208
FSM %
42.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 440 232 208 415 42.70
2024-09-11 426 231 195 415 44.40
2023-09-11 420 225 195 415 42.60
2022-09-11 420 225 195 415 42.60
2021-09-11 445 237 208 415 37.30
2020-09-11 446 238 208 415 29.10

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