Mossgate Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 324 m 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Mossgate Primary School Morecambe, North West | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1054 of 2,286 | #1843 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8427 of 15,697 | #13541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 39% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.stpatricksheysham.com |
The verdict
- •Mossgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 23.0).
- •Mossgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 57%).
- •Mossgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Mossgate Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 182.
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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mossgate Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 23.0 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 Mossgate Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 324 m in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mossgate Primary School: 206. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mossgate Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Mossgate Primary School is 1054th of 2,286 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1843rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).