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Schools in Morley

A town in Leeds

  • Town
  • 20 schools and nurseries
  • 7,311 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Morley at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Morley's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries207 primary · 2 secondary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1169%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths56%Attainment 8 51.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary15%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Morley

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Morley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Morley

7 mainstream schools in Morley, best first

Morley Victoria Primary School

Leeds, LS27 9NW · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

68 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
470
Pupils per teacher
24.9
View school Morley Victoria Primary School

Morley Newlands Academy

Leeds, LS27 8PG · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

94 first choices, 88 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
678
Pupils per teacher
22.7
View school Morley Newlands Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Morley

2 mainstream schools in Morley, best first

The Morley Academy

Leeds, LS27 0PD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

369 first choices, 270 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.1

England 46.2

Days missed
7.1%
Pupils
1,410
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school The Morley Academy

Bruntcliffe Academy

Leeds, LS27 0LZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

170 first choices, 278 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.8

England 46.2

Days missed
9.6%
Pupils
1,361
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Bruntcliffe Academy

Nurseries in Morley

9 in Morley, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Morley

1 in Morley, by the school's Eduscope score

Elliott Hudson College

Leeds, LS11 0LT · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
1,480
Pupils per teacher
23.3
View school Elliott Hudson College

Private Schools in Morley

1 in Morley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Queenswood School

Leeds, LS27 9EB · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
24
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Queenswood School
The map

Every school in Morley, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Seven Hills Primary School, GoodSt Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley, GoodQueenswood School, GoodAsquith Primary School, GoodThe Morley Academy, Outstanding in every areaMorley Newlands Academy, OutstandingElliott Hudson College, OutstandingBruntcliffe Academy, Good in every areaMorley Victoria Primary School, OutstandingChurwell Primary Academy, GoodFountain Primary School, GoodFuture Einsteins Churwell Ltd, GoodPippins Nursery (Leeds) Limited, OutstandingPlay@Churwell Day Nursery, OutstandingKids Planet White Rose, GoodGiggles Nursery, OutstandingMuddy Boots Morley, GoodLittle Buttons Nursery, Expected standard or betterButterfly's Day Nursery Limited, GoodLittle Tigers
  • Outstanding6
  • Good10
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Morley school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Morley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Morley by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Morley vs England

How good are Morley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Morley

MorleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 7 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    69%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    56%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    15%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 9 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding3
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Morley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
69% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
56% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Morley has 20 schools and nurseries.

There are 18% more pupils than in 2018.

15% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Morley's state schools each January.

Up 18% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Morley15%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in Morley

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Morley

How many schools are in Morley?

Morley has 20 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Morley?

The highest-ranked schools in Morley on Eduscope are Morley Victoria Primary School, The Morley Academy, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Morley are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Morley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Morley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Morley, 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Morley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Morley is 20.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Morley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Morley is 17.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Morley?

There are 7,311 pupils enrolled across schools in Morley, with 3,060 in primary and 2,771 in secondary. 20.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Morley?

There is 1 independent school in Morley. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Morley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in Morley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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