Bay Leadership Academy
Morecambe, LA3 1AB · Lancashire · secondary school
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56th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.8/10 against 355 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.1 · 17 | 30% | 0.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.52 · 15 | 25% | 0.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.0 · 9 | 10% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bay Leadership Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 29.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.52 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Creative Writing, Coding, Chess, and Singing Clubs, as well as participate in Badminton, Basketball, and Netball. The school offers Silver and Bronze DofE awards, Art Ambassadors, and trips to Barcelona and a Harry Potter themed destination. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 726 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,276. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the
What Ofsted said about Bay Leadership Academy
Overview
Bay Leadership Academy is judged to be ‘Good’ overall, with all key inspection areas rated ‘Good’. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘happy and proud’ and feel safe, benefiting from a ‘well-planned curriculum’ and high expectations. Leaders are described as ‘ambitious’, fostering strong community links and effective pastoral support.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well thought out’, with lessons designed to ensure pupils ‘revisit prior learning’ and address misconceptions effectively.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ‘achieve well’ due to timely support and skilled staff adaptation.
- Behaviour is managed consistently; pupils understand that poor behaviour is not tolerated and remain ‘focused on their learning’.
- Leaders provide extensive opportunities for personal development, including leadership roles and links with local businesses for career guidance.
- Staff are ‘well trained’ in safeguarding procedures and record concerns ‘diligently’ to ensure pupil well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ‘diagnose the deficits in pupils’ reading knowledge with precision’ to help struggling pupils catch up more quickly.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff are well trained, records are kept securely, and pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.6 |
| 2024/25 | 36.8 |
| 2025/26 | 37.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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