The Morley Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Morley Academy
Address: Fountain Street, Morley
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS27 0PD
Telephone Number: 0113 253 2952
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Gorse Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Gorse Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Matthew Turton
Capacity: 1555
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1410 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.1%

Location and administration

URN: 136392
DfE Number: 383/4101
UKPRN: 10032600
UPRN: 72350242
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds South West and Morley (E14001324)
Electoral Ward: Morley South (E05011407)

Easting & Northing: 426027E, 427383N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 34.15" N 1° 36' 24.19" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP9VV+48

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Bella Andriasyan - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 March 2028.
  • Dawn Aveyard - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 March 2028.
  • Mr Alasdair Cheyne - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 March 2028.
  • Mr Gareth Cleasby - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Mrs Barbara Connon - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2030.
  • Mr Ian Craigen - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Lawson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2030.
  • Abigail Rowley - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Mr Scott Stirk - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Turton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).