Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School, Morecambe
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a caring, ambitious learning environment where pupils are proud of their school community and take responsibility for helping others. Teachers deliver engaging lessons and provide excellent support to help all pupils, including those with special needs, succeed. The school goes above and beyond by offering pupils a wealth of clubs, trips and experiences that develop their talents, confidence and love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally strong pastoral support and personal development for all pupils
- Broad, engaging curriculum with excellent support for reading development
- Extensive extra-curricular activities and trips that enrich learning
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs
- High expectations for attendance and behaviour
Areas for Improvement
- Some aspects of the curriculum lack clearly defined key knowledge, particularly in early years
- Assessment methods in a few subjects need to be more effective at identifying gaps in pupils' learning
- Some teaching activities are not focused sharply enough on pupils' individual next learning steps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders and staff committed to understanding and meeting every pupil's emotional and personal needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, jewellery making, science club, knitting, choir, sports, school band, outdoor learning activities, enterprise work, residential trip to Isle of Man
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School is a Good school where pupils enjoy attending and achieve well across a range of subjects. The school provides exceptionally strong pastoral support and personal development opportunities for all pupils.
At a Glance
13.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
90 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 84%. Maths has improved from 70% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
413 pupils
420 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Morecambe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Morecambe
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.35019%
Overall absence
5.89888%
Persistent absence
356
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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