Open State Primary Mixed

Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Langridge Way, Morecambe, LA4 4XF
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Morecambe, LA4 4XF
518 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
40.20% FSM %
268 Boys
250 Girls
About Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Morecambe, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 518 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Jane Henderson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Lancaster
Parliamentary Constituency Morecambe and Lunesdale
Ward Westgate
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069894
URN 119347
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Vanessa Rigby Chair of Governors 03/11/2022 23/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Bond Governor 12/11/2014 10/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna Dootson Governor 08/06/2022 07/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Helen Freschini Governor 02/11/2011 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Henderson Governor 22/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lesley Lewis Governor 01/12/2012 07/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Lindsay Governor 02/11/2021 02/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kylie Mason Governor 09/03/2025 08/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Janet Penn Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sandra Roberts Governor 28/02/2018 02/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Schuyler Governor 02/11/2021 02/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Townley Governor 13/03/2019 18/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Bay Leadership Academy
1.13 km • Morecambe
Other
West End Primary School
1.19 km • Morecambe
Other
Lancaster Road Primary School
1.2 km • Morecambe
Other
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
1.26 km • Morecambe
Other
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
1.45 km • Morecambe
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
1.5 km • Morecambe
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Morecambe, Lancashire.
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School has 518 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is Mrs Jane Henderson.
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is at Langridge Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4XF, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Henderson
Langridge Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4XF
01524832747
www.westgatesch.com/
Location
LA4 4XF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119347
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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