Great Wood Primary School
URN: 119311 • Morecambe LA4 6UB
Overview
- Name
- Great Wood Primary School
- URN
- 119311
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Ross (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01524416971
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beaufort Road, Morecambe LA4 6UB
Summary
Great Wood Primary School is a mixed community school located in Morecambe, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 410 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school promotes a collaborative approach to education, emphasizing the importance of teamwork among students, parents, staff, and the wider community. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Aim high… and make a difference," reflecting a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
The curriculum at Great Wood covers a broad range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, with a focus on engaging and stimulating learning experiences. Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is available to ensure that all children can thrive academically and socially. The school also prioritizes the development of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural values, alongside promoting British values and personal, social, health, and economic education.
Great Wood Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and offers various resources and workshops to support families. The school hosts open mornings for prospective parents and maintains a strong online presence to keep the community informed about events and initiatives.
The curriculum at Great Wood covers a broad range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, with a focus on engaging and stimulating learning experiences. Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is available to ensure that all children can thrive academically and socially. The school also prioritizes the development of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural values, alongside promoting British values and personal, social, health, and economic education.
Great Wood Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and offers various resources and workshops to support families. The school hosts open mornings for prospective parents and maintains a strong online presence to keep the community informed about events and initiatives.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs SEN/SEND (sen)
- SEND Policies (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Share on Linked In (sen)
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- PE & Sports Premium (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 410
- Boys
- 186
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 10.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 410 | 186 | 224 | 420 | 10.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 415 | 203 | 212 | 420 | 9.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 416 | 208 | 208 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 416 | 208 | 208 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 415 | 207 | 208 | 420 | 9.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 412 | 215 | 197 | 420 | 7.80 |
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