The Morley Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Morley Academy.

Leeds, LS270PD Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.56
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 81.1%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fountain Street
Morley
Leeds, LS270PD
Phone
1132532952
Website
morley.leeds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136392
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0PD
Website
www.morley.leeds.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1555 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,431
Free School Meals
20.6% (295 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
53.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.2
English Attainment 8:
10.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.2
Ebacc English:
96.9%
Ebacc Entry:
63.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.5%
Ebacc Languages:
89.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.56
Progress 8 Range:
0.39 to 0.73

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
63.6 (+44.2 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.1 (+29.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.8 (+14.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.56 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
179
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,431 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Exceptional, every day."

Be S.M.A.R.T Gift of Choice Hard work Self-discipline Respect Positive Discipline

Head Teacher's Message

The Morley Academy is described as Outstanding and World Class, founder academy of The GORSE Academies Trust. The school emphasises rigorous academic education, Be S.M.A.R.T and enrichment, aims to provide the Gift of Choice, and highlights high GCSE outcomes and a strong focus on personal development and values.

Curriculum Highlights

Personalised learning KS4 programme begins in Year 10 with EBacc as the qualification of choice for most students Comprehensive and inclusive curriculum

SEND Provision

SEND provision is coordinated by the SENDCo (Mrs James-Harrison) and is centralised from The Bridge (the support centre). Students attend individual and small group programmes focusing on literacy, reading and social skills, with The Bridge also providing supervision at break and lunch. The academy maintains well-established links with external agencies and primary schools to support parents/carers, with the aim of removing barriers to learning and ensuring consistent support for students.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by The GORSE Academies Trust as the admission authority. The Published Admission Number is 280. In-year applications are processed through Leeds City Council's in-year scheme. Year 7 admissions involve Leeds City Council as the admissions authority, with a published timetable and appeals process. Waiting lists are kept until the end of each school year. Applications are made via the local authority (Leeds) and information and forms are available through the council; supplementary information forms (SIF) are provided.

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