Mossgate Primary School vs Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mossgate Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
161 students
| Measure | Mossgate Primary School Morecambe, North West | Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1054 of 2,286 | #1076 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8427 of 15,697 | #8578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 206 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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.mossgate.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-helens.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (48.0 vs 47.4).
- •Mossgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Mossgate Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 161.
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 Mossgate Primary School better than Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mossgate Primary School and Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mossgate Primary School: 206. Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mossgate Primary School and Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Mossgate Primary School is 1054th of 2,286 and Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is 1076th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).