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Morecambe Bay Academy
Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5BG, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.6 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,019
Capacity
1,539
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 90% nationally. However, only 44% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, 43% of graduates progress to university, with 12% gaining entry to top-third institutions, indicating a supportive pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2023Quality 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 43% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 76 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
White Other6.3%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.07546, -2.85030 · LA4 5BG
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN147115
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Morecambe Bay Academy rated by Ofsted?
Morecambe Bay Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2023.
Is Morecambe Bay Academy a good school?
Morecambe Bay Academy scores 17.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Morecambe Bay Academy in GCSEs?
Morecambe Bay Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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