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West End Primary School

Lancaster, LA3 1BWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#6,081
of 13,686 nationally

About West End Primary School

West End Primary School in Lancaster is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 72 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 48. Of those, 30 were first-preference applications, and 28 first-preference offers were made, meaning the vast majority of families who put it top got in, but competition is real. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation on the ground, and it’s backed up by the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, which rated overall effectiveness as Good. Behaviour and attitudes were singled out as Outstanding, which is a strong signal for parents worried about classroom environment. The school also has a nursery provision, so families can start their child here from age three and stay through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChatsworth Road, Morecambe, Lancaster, LA3 1BW
HeadteacherSharon Cliff
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils193
Free School Meals (FSM)50.3%
School Capacity193 / 210 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:25-17:00

Source: westend.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West End Primary School

West End 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.