Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
URN: 119347 • Morecambe LA4 4XF
Overview
- Name
- Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
- URN
- 119347
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Henderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01524832747
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Langridge Way, Morecambe LA4 4XF
Summary
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is a community school located in Morecambe, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 518 pupils, with a capacity of 630. The school has a strong reputation within the local community and is recognised by OFSTED as a 'Good' school. The ethos of Westgate Primary is centred around fostering a happy and supportive environment where children, parents, staff, and governors collaborate effectively.
The curriculum at Westgate is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, promoting values such as independence, resilience, respect, kindness, and ambition. The school places a strong emphasis on the emotional and academic development of each child, ensuring that they feel seen and heard. Parents have expressed appreciation for the dedicated staff who go above and beyond to support their children's growth and well-being.
Westgate Primary actively engages with the community through various initiatives and events, such as eco-council activities and themed lunches. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes families to participate in school activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration within the school community.
The curriculum at Westgate is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, promoting values such as independence, resilience, respect, kindness, and ambition. The school places a strong emphasis on the emotional and academic development of each child, ensuring that they feel seen and heard. Parents have expressed appreciation for the dedicated staff who go above and beyond to support their children's growth and well-being.
Westgate Primary actively engages with the community through various initiatives and events, such as eco-council activities and themed lunches. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes families to participate in school activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration within the school community.
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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
- 630
- Pupils
- 518
- Boys
- 268
- Girls
- 250
- FSM %
- 40.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 518 | 268 | 250 | 630 | 40.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 551 | 292 | 259 | 630 | 34.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 590 | 298 | 292 | 630 | 33.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 590 | 298 | 292 | 630 | 33.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 602 | 292 | 310 | 630 | 30.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 602 | 293 | 309 | 630 | 24.10 |
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