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Bay Leadership Academy
Osborne Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.1 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
724
Capacity
1,276
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating from October 2022, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 29% achieve grade 5 or above, only 45% progress to university, with none attending top-third institutions. The school may appeal to parents looking for a supportive environment, but those prioritizing higher university progression rates might want to consider this aspect.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.8 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 45% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 11 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
White Other2.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.05990, -2.87850 · LA3 1AB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN144646
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bayleadershipacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Bay Leadership Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bay Leadership Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2022.
Is Bay Leadership Academy a good school?
Bay Leadership Academy scores 20.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bay Leadership Academy in GCSEs?
Bay Leadership Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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