Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School vs Morecambe Bay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
Morecambe Bay Academy
Morecambe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,045 students
| Measure | Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School Morecambe, North West | Morecambe Bay Academy Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #656 of 2,286 | #462 of 536 |
| National rank | #5522 of 15,697 | #3716 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 413 | 1,045 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 1,045 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 43.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 67.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk | www.morecambebayacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 17.2).
- •Morecambe Bay Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 413.
- •Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community 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 Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School better than Morecambe Bay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School ranks higher (61.6 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 Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School and Morecambe Bay Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School: 413. Morecambe Bay Academy: 1,045. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School and Morecambe Bay Academy rank in North West?
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School is 656th of 2,286 and Morecambe Bay Academy is 462nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).