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Morecambe Bay Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,050 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Bay Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Central Lancaster High School, Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Carnforth High School and Longridge High School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Finances.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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