Morecambe Bay Academy
URN: 147115 • Morecambe LA4 5BG
Overview
- Name
- Morecambe Bay Academy
- URN
- 147115
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BAY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jen Pardoe (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01524410207
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dallam Avenue, Morecambe LA4 5BG
Summary
Morecambe Bay Academy, located in Morecambe, Lancashire, is a mixed secondary school that operates as part of the Bay Learning Trust. The academy aims to provide a high-quality education for its 1,019 students, with a capacity for 1,539. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritises the academic and personal development of all pupils.
The curriculum at Morecambe Bay Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that they are well-prepared for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with policies in place to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN/D). Additionally, the academy offers various extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience and promote community engagement.
With a significant percentage of pupils (39.5%) eligible for free school meals, Morecambe Bay Academy is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by its community. The school actively works to create a collaborative atmosphere among students, staff, and parents, ensuring that everyone is involved in the educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Morecambe Bay Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that they are well-prepared for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with policies in place to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN/D). Additionally, the academy offers various extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience and promote community engagement.
With a significant percentage of pupils (39.5%) eligible for free school meals, Morecambe Bay Academy is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by its community. The school actively works to create a collaborative atmosphere among students, staff, and parents, ensuring that everyone is involved in the educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Learning Support and SEND (sen)
- Click to read more (sen)
- Click to read more (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Letters to Parents (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Click to read more (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Bay Leadership Academy (49.6)
- 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
- THE BAY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1539
- Pupils
- 1019
- Boys
- 502
- Girls
- 517
- FSM %
- 39.50
- Open date
- 2019-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1019 | 502 | 517 | 1539 | 39.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1047 | 513 | 534 | 1539 | 37.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1074 | 539 | 535 | 1539 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1074 | 539 | 535 | 1539 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1132 | 578 | 554 | 1539 | 29.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1151 | 599 | 552 | 1539 | 23.70 |
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