The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.6
10.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 279 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,422
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 21.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Turton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFountain Primary School
Primary · 421m away
Queenswood School
Independent · 460m away
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Primary · 545m away
Morley Victoria Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Seven Hills Primary School
Primary · 926m away
Bruntcliffe Academy
Secondary · 955m away
Asquith Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Morley Newlands Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Morley Academy a selective school?
No. The Morley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Morley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Morley Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Morley Academy?
The Morley Academy currently has 1,422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Morley Academy take?
The Morley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Morley Academy?
The Morley Academy is in Leeds, LS27 0PD, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Morley Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Morley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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