Bay Leadership Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Osborne Road Morecambe Lancashire LA3 1AB |
| Phone | 01524416830 |
| Reference Number | 144646 |
Bay Leadership Academy has demonstrated a strong overall performance since its recent establishment as a sponsor-led academy. The school has fostered a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Stakeholders actively participate in community service, highlighting a strong sense of responsibility among pupils. The curriculum is well-planned and delivered effectively, contributing to pupils' good academic progress. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in diagnosing reading difficulties among some pupils to ensure that they catch up more effectively. Overall, the school is well-positioned to build on its successes moving forward.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 724 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.34%
Girls: 51.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 69 | 79 | 148 |
| 8 | 66 | 82 | 148 |
| 9 | 89 | 75 | 164 |
| 10 | 56 | 81 | 137 |
| 11 | 70 | 57 | 127 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.4% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported within the school environment.
- The curriculum is well-structured and helps pupils achieve well.
- Teachers consistently apply behaviour policies, leading to a focused learning environment.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and community engagement.
- Effective transition support for pupils with SEND from primary to secondary education.
- Leaders foster strong relationships among pupils and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders do not always identify specific aspects of reading that pupils find difficult.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 133 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 57 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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