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The Morley Academy

Fountain Street, Leeds, LS27 0PD
Part of: THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Morley Academy
Leeds, LS27 0PD
1,422 Pupils
1,555 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.50% FSM %
729 Boys
693 Girls
About The Morley Academy

The Morley Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Leeds and the surrounding area in Leeds with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 1,422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,555. Current headteacher: Matthew Turton.

Information on The Morley Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds South West and Morley
Ward Morley South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-01-2011
UKPRN 10032600
URN 136392
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karen Lawson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2020 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Bella Andriasyan Local Governor 07/03/2024 06/03/2028 Elected by parents
Dawn Aveyard Local Governor 07/03/2024 06/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Anthony Bray Local Governor 16/10/2024 29/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alasdair Cheyne Local Governor 07/03/2024 06/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Barbara Connon Local Governor 06/10/2022 05/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Craigen Local Governor 27/02/2025 26/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Aliceson O'Beirne Local Governor 23/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Abigail Rowley Local Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Ryder Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Scott Stirk Local Governor 02/07/2025 01/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Turton Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Fountain Primary School
0.42 km • Leeds
Other
Queenswood School
0.46 km • Leeds
Other
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
0.55 km • Leeds
Other
Morley Victoria Primary School
0.9 km • Leeds
Other
Seven Hills Primary School
0.93 km • Leeds
Other
Bruntcliffe Academy
0.96 km • Leeds
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Morley Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leeds, Leeds.
The Morley Academy has 1,422 pupils, with a capacity of 1,555.
The Morley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Morley Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Morley Academy is Mr Matthew Turton.
The Morley Academy is at Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0PD, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at The Morley Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Morley Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Matthew Turton
Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0PD
01132532952
www.morley.leeds.sch.uk
Location
LS27 0PD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136392
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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