Mossgate Primary School
Kingsway, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mossgate Primary School is a primary school in Morecambe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 4th of 15 primary schools in Morecambe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 January 2015, report published 25 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Everyone receives a warm welcome at Mossgate Primary School. Pupils thrive in the school's calm and nurturing environment. They arrive each morning happy and eager to learn. Children in the early years enjoy trying new activities alongside their friends. They blossom in the inspiring surroundings that staff have created. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They treat each other with kindness and respect. Pupils know that staff care about them. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. Pupils work hard in lessons. They strive to live up to the school's high expectations for their academic achievement. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils talked eagerly about the many opportunities that the school provides. Pupils particularly enjoy the opportunities to learn outside of the classroom during residential trips. Visits to the local university expand pupils' horizons for the future. Older pupils proudly take on additional responsibilities, for example, as play leaders, organising games for younger pupils at lunchtimes. Pupils are excited about the imminent singing festival where they will be performing with other schools from the local area.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, pupils sometimes struggle to recall their prior learning. This is because teachers are less sure of the key knowledge that they should emphasise and consolidate. The school should ensure that they identify the important knowledge that pupils should learn so that teachers help pupils to build on what they know and can do.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Mossgate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| West End Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Rob Smith
- Phone
- 01524850736
- Address
- Kingsway, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2EE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 130262
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.