Morecambe Bay Academy

About Morecambe Bay Academy

Morecambe Bay Academy is an academy sponsor led in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,019 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BAY LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 (2025/26). 41.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.8% 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

1,019 / 1,539 (66%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 September 2023

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

Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5BG

Phone

01524410207

Head Teacher

Jen Pardoe

Website

www.morecambebayacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Morecambe Bay Academy?

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

How many pupils does Morecambe Bay Academy have?

Morecambe Bay Academy has 1,019 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Morecambe Bay Academy's Ofsted rating?

Morecambe Bay Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023).

How does Morecambe Bay Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Morecambe Bay Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.

Is Morecambe Bay Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Morecambe Bay Academy is part of THE BAY LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Morecambe Bay Academy?

Morecambe Bay Academy is located at Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5BG.