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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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