Bay Leadership Academy

About Bay Leadership Academy

Bay Leadership Academy is an academy sponsor led in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 724 pupils on roll. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37 (2025/26). 49.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

724 / 1,276 (57%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Osborne Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB

Phone

01524416830

Head Teacher

Lee Waring

Website

www.bayleadershipacademy.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bay Leadership Academy?

Bay Leadership Academy is an academy sponsor led in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bay Leadership Academy have?

Bay Leadership Academy has 724 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bay Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bay Leadership Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2022).

How does Bay Leadership Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bay Leadership Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37 in 2025/26.

Is Bay Leadership Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bay Leadership Academy is part of STAR ACADEMIES.

Where is Bay Leadership Academy?

Bay Leadership Academy is located at Osborne Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB.