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The Morley Academy
Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0PD, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.4 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,422
Capacity
1,555
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.6, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 16% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 77%, with 60% reaching grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.6 | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 89% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 59% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (163 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.9%
Asian Chinese5.3%
Asian Indian5.1%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black African2.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.74218, -1.60687 · LS27 0PD
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136392
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.morley.leeds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Morley Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Morley Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is The Morley Academy a good school?
The Morley Academy scores 91.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Morley Academy?
Based on 163 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Morley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Morley Academy in GCSEs?
The Morley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.6. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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