Morecambe Bay Academy vs Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 534 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
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Morecambe Bay Academy Morecambe, North West | Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #462 of 536 | #2018 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3716 of 4,090 | #14476 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,045 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,045 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| 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.morecambebayacademy.co.uk | www.poulton-le-sands.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (17.2 vs 16.7).
- •Morecambe Bay Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 165.
- •Morecambe Bay Academy is a academy school while Poulton-le-Sands Church of England 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 Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Morecambe Bay Academy and Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Morecambe and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morecambe Bay Academy: 1,045. Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morecambe Bay Academy and Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Morecambe Bay Academy is 462nd of 536 and Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is 2018th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).