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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Lancaster, LA4 5QAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2021
KS2 Results
34%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#13,009
of 13,686 nationally

About Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Lancaster, operating well below its capacity with 155 pupils against a maximum of 210. That spare capacity is notable because the school is actually oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 58 applications for just 23 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio of 2. 52 per place suggests strong local demand, particularly from families who value the Church of England character. The pupil body is significantly more disadvantaged than the national average, with 36. 8% of children eligible for free school meals — roughly double the typical primary rate. This context matters when reading the school’s academic results, as schools with higher FSM intake often face additional challenges in achieving top attainment scores.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Morecambe, Lancaster, LA4 5QA
HeadteacherLaura Gardner
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils155
Free School Meals (FSM)36.8%
School Capacity155 / 210 (74% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.