Compare Lancaster High School and Morecambe Bay Academy and Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Lancaster High School (Secondary) in Lancaster; Morecambe Bay Academy (Secondary) in Morecambe; Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Secondary) in Lancaster — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lancaster High School, Morecambe Bay Academy and Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Lancaster, Lancashire and Morecambe, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy), published Feb 2023. The lowest is 2 (Lancaster High School), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Lancaster High School (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,350, typical FSM 30–35%, range 10–15%–45–50%; all within the The Bay Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	Lancaster High School LA1 3LS	Morecambe Bay Academy LA4 5BG	Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy LA1 4RS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3LS	Morecambe Lancashire LA4 5BG	Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4RS
Latest Ofsted	2 29 Oct 2023	2 29 Oct 2023	1 8 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	750	1539	1754
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Bay Learning Trust	The Bay Learning Trust	The Bay Learning Trust
Website	www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk	www.morecambebayacademy.co.uk	ripleystthomas.com
Telephone	0152432636	01524410207	0152464496
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Lancaster High School

LA1 3LS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3LS
Ofsted: 2 29 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bay Learning Trust
Website: www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 0152432636

Morecambe Bay Academy

LA4 5BG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Morecambe
Lancashire
LA4 5BG
Ofsted: 2 29 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bay Learning Trust
Website: www.morecambebayacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01524410207

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

LA1 4RS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4RS
Ofsted: 1 8 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bay Learning Trust
Website: ripleystthomas.com
Telephone: 0152464496

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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