Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School vs Mossgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
Mossgate Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School Morecambe, North West | Mossgate Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1659 of 2,286 | #1054 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12484 of 15,697 | #8427 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 428 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Morecambe | Morecambe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk | www.mossgate.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mossgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 28.7).
- •Mossgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 60%).
- •Mossgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 206.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School better than Mossgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mossgate Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 28.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School and Mossgate Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School: 428. Mossgate Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School and Mossgate Primary School rank in North West?
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School is 1659th of 2,286 and Mossgate Primary School is 1054th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).