The Morley Academy

About The Morley Academy

The Morley Academy has been rated Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a grade it has held across both its recent inspections, with the latest visit in 2024 awarding top marks for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The single most telling exam metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.56, which is classified as well above average nationally. This means that pupils at the school make significantly more academic progress between the end of primary school and their GCSEs than the typical student in England. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in the Leeds local authority is just 0.07, so The Morley Academy is performing well ahead of its local peers. The school ranks 7th out of 42 secondary schools in Leeds, placing it in the top 25% of schools in the city, and 24th out of 306 schools across Yorkshire and the Humber.

Beyond the headline Progress 8 figure, the school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 53.8, and 81.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, with 55.7% reaching the higher grade 5 threshold. The EBacc entry rate is high at 88.7%, and 63.6% of pupils entered for the EBacc achieved a grade 4 or above. The school’s EBacc average point score is 5.13, reflecting strong performance across the core academic subjects. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 90% of the 163 respondents would recommend the school, and in the Parent View survey, 93% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, 91% felt their child is safe, and 93% agreed the school has high expectations. The school’s sixth form provision was not judged in the most recent inspection, but the data shows it is a secondary school with an age range of 11 to 18.

The Morley Academy is a large secondary school with 1,422 pupils on roll, operating close to its capacity of 1,555. It is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, there were 836 applications for 278 places, a ratio of 3.01 applicants per place, with 258 first-preference offers made from 263 first-preference applications. The school has a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. It offers a wide variety of sports from rugby and rowing to martial arts and gymnastics, plus clubs such as coding, debate, eco club, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The school supports pupils with a comprehensive list of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 21.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake and achieves strong outcomes across the board, making it a strong choice for families in Leeds who prioritise academic progress and a well-structured environment.

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