Morecambe Bay Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Morecambe, LA4 5BG
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 5% in England
7 of 8 in Lancaster
Pupils
1,045
First preferences per place
0.74
2026/27
Absence
12.6%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.2 | 35.2 | 36.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16% | 20% | 22% | |
| Average English grade | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 18% | 23% | 25% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.73 | -0.77 | — |
44% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bay Leadership Academy · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic College · 2.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 17% in England
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School · 2.8 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Lancaster High School · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 7% in England
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School · 3.1 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy · 3.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Morecambe Bay Academy is in Bare (typical home £225,000, crime low).
What is Morecambe Bay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Morecambe Bay Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Morecambe Bay Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Morecambe Bay Academy is in the bottom 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.