Great Wood Primary School vs Morecambe Bay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 951 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Wood Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
Morecambe Bay Academy
Morecambe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,045 students
| Measure | Great Wood Primary School Morecambe, North West | Morecambe Bay Academy Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 2,286 | #462 of 536 |
| National rank | #2281 of 15,697 | #3716 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 406 | 1,045 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 1,045 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 43.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 67.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 43.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.8 |
| town | Morecambe | Morecambe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatwood.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.morecambebayacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 17.2).
- •Morecambe Bay Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 406.
- •Great Wood Primary School is a local authority school while Morecambe Bay Academy is a academy 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 Great Wood Primary School better than Morecambe Bay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Wood Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 17.2 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 Great Wood Primary School and Morecambe Bay Academy?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Wood Primary School: 406. Morecambe Bay Academy: 1,045. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Wood Primary School and Morecambe Bay Academy rank in North West?
Great Wood Primary School is 280th of 2,286 and Morecambe Bay Academy is 462nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).