St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Littledale Avenue, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2EROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Morecambe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 8th of 15 primary schools in Morecambe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2014, report published 3 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils like their school. They feel safe, secure and well cared for by staff. Children in the early years settle in quickly. There are so many exciting things to do in their beautiful classroom. Older pupils enjoy playing energetic games or just chatting with their friends at breaktimes. Some pupils join the school at different times during the year. Others move away and return again later. Pupils said that there is always a warm welcome for everyone, no matter when they arrive. Leaders and staff expect pupils to work hard. Pupils try their best to live up to these high expectations. They listen carefully and follow their teachers' instructions. They know that they can ask for help if they need it. Pupils across the school typically achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are well mannered and respectful to adults and visitors. They understand and follow the school rules. For example, older pupils walk sensibly and quietly to assembly. Children in the early years put toys and resources back in the right place when they have finished with them. Adults respond quickly and effectively to any bullying on the rare occasions that it occurs. There is a wide variety of activities beyond the academic curriculum. For example, pupils can participate in drama, performing arts and sports clubs. They can learn useful skills such as how to ride a bike or how to cook. Pupils relish the opportunities that they have to take on responsibilities, such as being play or sports leaders. All pupils participate in these activities, including those with SEND.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not clearly identified all of the smaller components of knowledge that pupils need to learn. This prevents teachers from ensuring that pupils learn everything that they need to know in these subjects. Leaders should refine the curriculum even further so that pupils can build their knowledge securely over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossgate Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% 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 | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| West End Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Julie Murphy
- Phone
- 01524851766
- Address
- Littledale Avenue, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2ER
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119583
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.