Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
491 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
| Measure | Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School Morecambe, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1726 of 2,286 | #1535 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12870 of 15,697 | #11747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 491 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 491 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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.westgatesch.com/ | www.st-marys-morecambe.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 26.7).
- •Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 52%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 150.
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 Westgate Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe ranks higher (32.5 vs 26.7 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 Westgate Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School: 491. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe rank in North West?
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is 1726th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe is 1535th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).