Morecambe Bay Academy vs Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 774 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morecambe Bay Academy
Morecambe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,045 students
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
276 students
| Measure | Morecambe Bay Academy Morecambe, North West | Morecambe Bay Community Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #462 of 536 | #2262 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3716 of 4,090 | #15609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,045 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,045 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 60.9% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.morecambebayacademy.co.uk | www.morecambebay.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Morecambe Bay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.2 vs 4.8).
- •Morecambe Bay Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 276.
- •Morecambe Bay Academy is a academy school while Morecambe Bay Community 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 Morecambe Bay Academy better than Morecambe Bay Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Morecambe Bay Academy ranks higher (17.2 vs 4.8 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 Bay Academy and Morecambe Bay Community Primary School?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morecambe Bay Academy: 1,045. Morecambe Bay Community Primary School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morecambe Bay Academy and Morecambe Bay Community Primary School rank in North West?
Morecambe Bay Academy is 462nd of 536 and Morecambe Bay Community Primary School is 2262nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).