Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Hampton Road, Morecambe, LA3 1EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School is a primary school in Morecambe for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 7th of 15 primary schools in Morecambe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2017, report published 11 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 January 2023
Pupils enter this welcoming school with a buzz of excitement. They are greeted warmly each day by school staff. Pupils feel cared for. They are proud of their school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across a range of subjects, reflecting leaders' carefully considered aspirations. Pupils are polite and well mannered. Classrooms are calm and orderly. This allows pupils to concentrate and do their best in lessons. This is because staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. They place a strong emphasis on respect. Pupils are fully aware of rules, rewards and sanctions. Staff act quickly to resolve any instances of bullying. Pupils feel safe and share warm relationships with staff. They understand that adults will support them if they are anxious or worried. Pupils have access to an extensive range of activities and opportunities that help them to develop into extremely inquisitive learners. Pupils develop self-esteem and confidence. This is because leaders help pupils to look after their mental health and well-being. Pupils take an active role in decision-making within the school through their roles in the pupil parliament and as reading ambassadors. Pupils say that these responsibilities help them to prepare for the future.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils are persistently absent. These pupils miss important learning and wider opportunities. Leaders should ensure that these pupils and their families receive the support that they need to improve their attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
428 pupils on roll, with places for 415
Schools near Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Mossgate Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 30% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Allison Hickson
- Phone
- 01524410286
- Address
- Hampton Road, Morecambe, LA3 1EJ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119138
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.