Morecambe Bay Academy
Morecambe, LA4 5BG · Lancashire · secondary school
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59th 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 — 2.0/10 against 471 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 29.7 · 15 | 30% | 0.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.77 · 6 | 25% | 0.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.7 · 18 | 10% | 0.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Morecambe Bay Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.8% 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 -0.77 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play rugby and take Year 10 Geography fieldwork trips to Liverpool and Year 11 T&T trips to the Flower Bowl.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,045 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,539. 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 support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to sixth form or college?
What Ofsted said about Morecambe Bay Academy
Overview
Morecambe Bay Academy is a secondary academy where pupils are described as “happy, polite and respectful” within a “close-knit community”. The inspection found that the school has made “substantial strides in improving the curriculum” and that leaders share an “ambitious vision” for all pupils. Overall, the school provides a supportive environment where students forge positive relationships with staff and peers.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well thought out”, with knowledge broken into logical steps allowing pupils to “successfully build upon and develop their knowledge over time”.
- Teachers deliver lessons with “confidence and expertise”, using assessment strategies skilfully to identify gaps in understanding.
- Reading is prioritised through a “spacious and inviting library” and initiatives that help pupils “increase their enjoyment of reading for pleasure”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, with staff sharing strategies to meet their needs.
- The personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) curriculum and careers programme help pupils “better understand the impact of their lifestyle choices” and prepare for adulthood.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to support families to improve attendance rates, as a minority of pupils “miss out on important learning” due to irregular attendance.
- Leaders should ensure that reading gaps for older pupils are “identified and addressed quickly” to prevent hindering their access to the wider curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.2 |
| 2024/25 | 36.8 |
| 2025/26 | 39.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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