Bay Leadership Academy vs Wellacre Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 75 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
Wellacre Technology Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
727 students
| Measure | Bay Leadership Academy Morecambe, North West | Wellacre Technology Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 536 | #192 of 536 |
| National rank | #3652 of 4,090 | #1687 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 726 | 727 |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | 727 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 56.9% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.4% | 40.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.4% | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Morecambe | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bayleadershipacademy.com | www.wellacre.org/ |
The verdict
- •Wellacre Technology Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 18.4).
- •Wellacre Technology Academy is the larger school with 727 students compared with 726.
- •Bay Leadership Academy is co-educational and Wellacre Technology Academy is boys.
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 Wellacre Technology Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wellacre Technology Academy ranks higher (55.7 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 Wellacre Technology Academy?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Morecambe and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bay Leadership Academy: 726. Wellacre Technology Academy: 727. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bay Leadership Academy and Wellacre Technology Academy rank in North West?
Bay Leadership Academy is 452nd of 536 and Wellacre Technology Academy is 192nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).