Bay Leadership Academy vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Leadership Academy
Morecambe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
726 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Bay Leadership Academy Morecambe, North West | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 536 | #1843 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3652 of 4,090 | #13541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 726 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 39% |
| Capacity filled | 56.9% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Morecambe | Morecambe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bayleadershipacademy.com | www.stpatricksheysham.com |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.0 vs 18.4).
- •Bay Leadership Academy is the larger school with 726 students compared with 182.
- •Bay Leadership Academy is a academy school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay Leadership Academy better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (23.0 vs 18.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bay Leadership Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bay Leadership Academy: 726. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bay Leadership Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Bay Leadership Academy is 452nd of 536 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1843rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).