Bay Leadership Academy
URN: 144646 • Morecambe LA3 1AB
Overview
- Name
- Bay Leadership Academy
- URN
- 144646
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Waring (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01524416830
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Osborne Road, Morecambe LA3 1AB
Summary
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School Profile
NAME: Bay Leadership Academy
URN: 144646
LA: Lancashire
TOWN: Morecambe
POSTCODE: LA3 1AB
PHASE: Secondary
TYPE: Academy sponsor led
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 724
CAPACITY: 1276
FSM_PCT: 49.40
WEBSITE: www.bayleadershipacademy.com
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Bay Leadership Academy | Part of Star Academies
SERVICE Being a responsible citizen in our community TEAMWORK Working together for excellence AMBITION Aspiring to be our best RESPECT Treating others as we wish to be treated FACILITIES HIRE Working with Vivify Welcome to Bay Leadership Academy Pledge of Excellence Read our pledge to every pupil and parent at Bay Leadership Academy Learn More Inspiring Leaders Learn about our commitment to a rich and diverse leadership programme Learn More Admissions Discover everything you need to know about applying for a place at Bay Learn More Join Our Team Play a part in our vision to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders Learn More Latest NEWS Bay Leadership Academy shines at inaugural Star Arts Festival Sep 26, 2025 This summer, Bay Leadership Academy was one of five Star Academies schools in the North West that became a stage for imagination as pupils explored singing, dance, theatre, and behind-the-scenes production in a festival dedicated to celebrating creativity. The... read more Pupils embark on a magical reading journey with ‘Read Aloud’ programme Sep 11, 2025 Bay Leadership Academy has successfully launched the ‘Read Aloud’ programme with the new Year 7 cohort of 155 pupils. This exciting initiative is designed to spark a love of reading, strengthen vital literacy skills, and create a shared cultural experience through... read more Sprouting success: Turning outdoor spaces into eco-classrooms following Nature Park grant Sep 5, 2025 Ten schools from across the Star Academies family have been planting with purpose and seeding a sustainable future following a grant from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) National Education Nature Park programme. Administered by the Royal Horticultural Society,... read more
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Welcome from the Principal - Bay Leadership Academy
WELCOME from the PRINCIPAL In this Section: Welcome from the Principal Welcome from the Chair Our Mission, Vision & Values Our Promise Governance Governor Information Legal & Financial Information Staff Ofsted Academy Performance Information Policies & Publications Star Academies Pledge to Parents British Values Statement | About | Welcome from the Principal A very warm welcome to Bay Leadership Academy. We are a mixed, 11-18 Academy serving the Heysham, Morecambe and Lancaster areas. We encourage our pupils to believe that with hard work, anything is possible, and we expect the highest standards of behaviour and academic effort – and the utmost dedication from our teaching and support staff – to ensure we deliver on our mission of educational excellence, character development and service to communities. We are proud to be part of Star Academies and benefit from the expertise, collaborative approaches and comprehensive support that have enabled Star to deliver outstanding results across the country. Our STAR values of service, teamwork, ambition and respect are the cornerstone of our academy culture and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils care about each other, care about the Academy and care about the community. Our leadership specialism is grounded in the belief that successful schools inspire pupils to discover and develop their individual talents. We are committed to giving pupils rewarding leadership experiences in and beyond the classroom. We offer outstanding opportunities for academic, social and personal development that are enhanced by state-of-the-art study and leisure facilities. Our aim is to ensure that our pupils aspire to achieve great things and fulfil their potential, so that when they leave school they are not only prepared academically, but also inspired to make a proactive, positive and lasting contribution to their local communities. The Academy is committed to positive progress and, through successful collaboration with all of our stakeholders within the Star Academies’ network, we will work together to ensure Bayâ
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
School Profile
NAME: Bay Leadership Academy
URN: 144646
LA: Lancashire
TOWN: Morecambe
POSTCODE: LA3 1AB
PHASE: Secondary
TYPE: Academy sponsor led
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 724
CAPACITY: 1276
FSM_PCT: 49.40
WEBSITE: www.bayleadershipacademy.com
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Bay Leadership Academy | Part of Star Academies
SERVICE Being a responsible citizen in our community TEAMWORK Working together for excellence AMBITION Aspiring to be our best RESPECT Treating others as we wish to be treated FACILITIES HIRE Working with Vivify Welcome to Bay Leadership Academy Pledge of Excellence Read our pledge to every pupil and parent at Bay Leadership Academy Learn More Inspiring Leaders Learn about our commitment to a rich and diverse leadership programme Learn More Admissions Discover everything you need to know about applying for a place at Bay Learn More Join Our Team Play a part in our vision to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders Learn More Latest NEWS Bay Leadership Academy shines at inaugural Star Arts Festival Sep 26, 2025 This summer, Bay Leadership Academy was one of five Star Academies schools in the North West that became a stage for imagination as pupils explored singing, dance, theatre, and behind-the-scenes production in a festival dedicated to celebrating creativity. The... read more Pupils embark on a magical reading journey with ‘Read Aloud’ programme Sep 11, 2025 Bay Leadership Academy has successfully launched the ‘Read Aloud’ programme with the new Year 7 cohort of 155 pupils. This exciting initiative is designed to spark a love of reading, strengthen vital literacy skills, and create a shared cultural experience through... read more Sprouting success: Turning outdoor spaces into eco-classrooms following Nature Park grant Sep 5, 2025 Ten schools from across the Star Academies family have been planting with purpose and seeding a sustainable future following a grant from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) National Education Nature Park programme. Administered by the Royal Horticultural Society,... read more
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Welcome from the Principal - Bay Leadership Academy
WELCOME from the PRINCIPAL In this Section: Welcome from the Principal Welcome from the Chair Our Mission, Vision & Values Our Promise Governance Governor Information Legal & Financial Information Staff Ofsted Academy Performance Information Policies & Publications Star Academies Pledge to Parents British Values Statement | About | Welcome from the Principal A very warm welcome to Bay Leadership Academy. We are a mixed, 11-18 Academy serving the Heysham, Morecambe and Lancaster areas. We encourage our pupils to believe that with hard work, anything is possible, and we expect the highest standards of behaviour and academic effort – and the utmost dedication from our teaching and support staff – to ensure we deliver on our mission of educational excellence, character development and service to communities. We are proud to be part of Star Academies and benefit from the expertise, collaborative approaches and comprehensive support that have enabled Star to deliver outstanding results across the country. Our STAR values of service, teamwork, ambition and respect are the cornerstone of our academy culture and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils care about each other, care about the Academy and care about the community. Our leadership specialism is grounded in the belief that successful schools inspire pupils to discover and develop their individual talents. We are committed to giving pupils rewarding leadership experiences in and beyond the classroom. We offer outstanding opportunities for academic, social and personal development that are enhanced by state-of-the-art study and leisure facilities. Our aim is to ensure that our pupils aspire to achieve great things and fulfil their potential, so that when they leave school they are not only prepared academically, but also inspired to make a proactive, positive and lasting contribution to their local communities. The Academy is committed to positive progress and, through successful collaboration with all of our stakeholders within the Star Academies’ network, we will work together to ensure Bayâ
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governor Information (governance)
- Legal & Financial Information (governance)
- Bay celebrates a musical milestone at MiSST instrument presentation event (sen)
- Home (other)
- Policies & Publications (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Latest News (other)
- Starlight Magazine (other)
- Careers (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Morecambe Bay Academy (50.1)
- Morecambe Community High School (39.8)
- Heysham High School Sports College (35.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1276
- Pupils
- 724
- Boys
- 350
- Girls
- 374
- FSM %
- 49.40
- Open date
- 2018-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 724 | 350 | 374 | 1276 | 49.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 703 | 343 | 360 | 1276 | 48.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 664 | 321 | 343 | 1276 | 43.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 664 | 321 | 343 | 1276 | 43.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 675 | 334 | 341 | 1276 | 38.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 689 | 330 | 359 | 1276 | 34.00 |
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