Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Morecambe
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Morecambe. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 15 schools in Morecambe with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lancashire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School in detail
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Overton St Helen’s Christian Vision was established by collecting, considering and then carefully articulating the viewpoints of our pupils, staff, governors and families of the school. It clarifies our ambition for the school and helps to keep our direction clear when considering school improvement priorities and further development."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 and an open evening on Monday 21 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lancashire
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 63% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School are Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Requires improvement); Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School (2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 54% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 61% reading, 74% maths); and Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 79% maths).
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary SchoolTrumacar Nursery and Community Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolHeysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (7.5%) received SEN support and 3 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Heysham Port Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Helens CEPS (by), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 5.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
16.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 50% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 63% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
5
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Overton St Helen's Primary School family news: Issue 5(26/27)
2 Oct 2026
Overton St Helen's Primary School family news: Issue 4(26/27)
25 Sep 2026
Overton St Helen's Primary School family news: Issue 3(26/27)
18 Sep 2026
From Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Term dates
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lancashire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is in Lancashire; for families living there:
- Lancashire's school travel policy: school transport policies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
162 pupils
175 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Morecambe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Morecambe
Across Lancashire council
Places available
15,442
Applications
12,122
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
9.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
161
Total Pupils
73
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,340
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,567
Per pupil
£1020k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
15.8%
Persistent absence
158
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 175 places.
How big are the classes at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School has around 161 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 15.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is at Lancaster Road, Overton, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3EZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)