See all schools in Morley
The Morley Academy
Secondary · Academy · Leeds
"I wish I knew about this website when I was about to choose School"
Lisa, parent
"Finally, one can access the opinions of other students completely transparently."
Fredrik, student
Get access to exclusive content, available only on SchoolParrot!
1 month
£2.99
First month. Then £4.99 / month
1 year
£19
Best valueFirst year. Then £39 / year.
For Schools and school staff
Do you work as a principal or school staff? Take control of your SchoolParrot profile. Click here
Far from outstanding!
I’ve only give one star because I had no option to leave zero the place is a hell hole teachers don’t care about the students Evan when been bullied and threatened just get treated like a number avoid sending your child to this place you will be disappointed! They talk about outstanding the last time ofsted did a report it was 2013 nearly 10 years ago. I hear constant horror stories of other parents how badly their children have been treated don’t be fooled by the school. AVOID!
Anti Religious Bigot
Anti-Religious School. The shame on this school for allowing students to follow and push anything they wish, but religion. Why the double standard?
Doesn't care for the students. I do not recommend
I have several issues with this school and the school shows no sign of fixing them so I am just going to list them all out.
Positive Discipline:
Teachers of the Morley Academy are more focused on enforcing PD (negative comments, detentions, isolations etc) than teaching their own lessons. Positive Discipline is only positive for the teachers who would like to do the bare minimum and would rather get rid of students who don't comply to overly strict rules. For example, students are prohibited from wearing clear retainers, coats indoors and hair bands on their wrists. These rules are only in place in order for the academy to look better and in no way benefit the students that attend it. If anything, several rules have negative effects on the school's pupils.
Additionally, if a student arrives late twice, they are automatically issued a detention. These detentions are typically during break so they wont be able to enjoy time free from lesson for something that is typically not their fault.
The Morley Academy also blames students for things that are not their faults very often. I have heard a large number of staff members telling students that it is THEIR responsibility to ensure that their parents get them to school on time. They have also issued negative comments for students wearing religious items which they cannot take off (the 5 Ks specifically)
Overall (surrounding P.D), the school cares more about the rules than the effects they actually have on the students, and if the issue is brought up with the staff, they deny all responsibility and just say that they have to do as told.
Food:
The food served at the Morley Academy is inadequate for teenagers.
Although the lunch ladies are most likely the nicest people in the entire school, the portions of food sold at lunch and break are not even satisfying. I have had some the nicer teachers agree with me on this (teachers can also buy lunch at the canteen) and apparently they have brought the issue up with the principal (Mr Ryder) and he stated that he could not do anything because the food was fully supplied and sorted by the GORSE academies trust. If you are thinking of sending your child here, I would recommend giving them a packed lunch as it will cost less money and will be more fulfilling. However, the food usually tastes very nice and does not taste bad or bland at all.
Positive Discipline:
Teachers of the Morley Academy are more focused on enforcing PD (negative comments, detentions, isolations etc) than teaching their own lessons. Positive Discipline is only positive for the teachers who would like to do the bare minimum and would rather get rid of students who don't comply to overly strict rules. For example, students are prohibited from wearing clear retainers, coats indoors and hair bands on their wrists. These rules are only in place in order for the academy to look better and in no way benefit the students that attend it. If anything, several rules have negative effects on the school's pupils.
Additionally, if a student arrives late twice, they are automatically issued a detention. These detentions are typically during break so they wont be able to enjoy time free from lesson for something that is typically not their fault.
The Morley Academy also blames students for things that are not their faults very often. I have heard a large number of staff members telling students that it is THEIR responsibility to ensure that their parents get them to school on time. They have also issued negative comments for students wearing religious items which they cannot take off (the 5 Ks specifically)
Overall (surrounding P.D), the school cares more about the rules than the effects they actually have on the students, and if the issue is brought up with the staff, they deny all responsibility and just say that they have to do as told.
Food:
The food served at the Morley Academy is inadequate for teenagers.
Although the lunch ladies are most likely the nicest people in the entire school, the portions of food sold at lunch and break are not even satisfying. I have had some the nicer teachers agree with me on this (teachers can also buy lunch at the canteen) and apparently they have brought the issue up with the principal (Mr Ryder) and he stated that he could not do anything because the food was fully supplied and sorted by the GORSE academies trust. If you are thinking of sending your child here, I would recommend giving them a packed lunch as it will cost less money and will be more fulfilling. However, the food usually tastes very nice and does not taste bad or bland at all.
its bollocks
one word for this "excellent every day" school. shit. its terrible wont even let me go for a piss.
Bad school
Horrible school. My daughter is getting bullied and she was forced into a fight as she had had enough. Wouldn't recommend to any parents sending there children. Theres one bully whose a girl who goes starting fights every day in year 8 and the school cant even be bothered.
Worst school I’ve been to
The Morley academy is the worst school I’ve been to I was bullied throughout my time there and when the SLT and the pastoral officer was told they did next to nothing about it and if you were to try and defend yourself you yourself would be disciplined not the bully and they call them world class it’s best you don’t send your children there
Forensic reading
I'd rate it 4 if they during forensic reading listened to people's opinions and when they don't agree with it you get a neg
!ABLEIST SCHOOL! DO NOT GO !
Teachers do not protect children with disabilities, play favourites, and lie about students right to not be bullied. I thought this school was Exceptional everyday I guess not. Someone I know who attends the school would not get the help with the horrendous harassment from the teachers favourites, teachers blatantly ignore the harassment especially if you have disabilities. Protect yourself and your children by not going.
It’s pretty bad lol
Obviously didn’t have any experience in other high schools so i can only talk about my experience here. I hated most of my time there, the only time i liked it was when me and my friends hung out. I was one of the quiet kids too so it wasn’t like they treated me badly because of bad behaviour. They’re just not good lol. Plus they had loads of dodgy stuff with the grades and kicking people out to make the school look good. Medical and mental help was just appalling and overall bad. When I’m relation to the teachers they were either judgmental and hypocritical or laid back and friendly you never got a middle ground. I wouldn’t personally suggest it but oh well. They also missed loads of academic stuff only helping us pass GCSEs, my college teacher hates Morley academy because they missed so much stuff out and had to basically start from scratch.
awful
Teachers made my daughter do ‘country dancing’ in which she came into contact with every boy in her year. Not only this she has to hold hands with all of them and if not she would be sanctioned during these covid times. Two days later, she tested positive for COVID. Absolutely ridiculous school. would not recommend
Disappointed
My daughter attends this school and despite performing exceptionally well in her academic studies, she finds the atmosphere of the school unbearable in light of all the political indoctrination students are subjected to on a daily basis. Far-left identity politics are the norm here and children with descenting, controvertial, or opposing viewpoints are punished with "negatives." I would not be so upset about this if all political viewpoints were impartially represented, allowing children to make up their own minds but unfortunately teachers only focus on hard left positions. My child came home in tears one day after teachers encouraged white students to "give up their priveledges" if only they knew how much my child has suffered throughout her life. I am currently in the process of speaking with my MP along with other parents who share similar concerns.
Pain.
Will make you wish you were dead. Will push the creativity out of you, pressure you down one route and place enough pressure to make you crack. Went with passion, left with good grades and mental health issues. Will make you appreciate getting out though. Don't go to Ruth Gorse either, they'll try and push you in it to keep you in their grasp but it's not worth it
The Morley Academy
Overall, it wasn’t a fantastic time for me in high school. I don’t think i’d recommend sending a child here if they’re even slightly unique. This school wants formality, one set type of person, they want athletic and academic students and nothing else.
The teachers are quite hit or miss, some absolutely fantastic, others rather poor. The only real place that I found welcoming was the Music and the Art and design departments, which are run by without a doubt the best teachers in the school.
Safeguarding is poor overall, if you’re child has mental health issues, I wouldn’t send them here. Many times I’ve seen people really struggling who have been pushed away by staff.
Bullying is a fairly large issue here, it’s not addressed like they make out it is unless you bring it up repeatedly with staff.
Overall, if you’re boring and smart, great school to attend. If you’re anything else, think about your decision a bit.
The teachers are quite hit or miss, some absolutely fantastic, others rather poor. The only real place that I found welcoming was the Music and the Art and design departments, which are run by without a doubt the best teachers in the school.
Safeguarding is poor overall, if you’re child has mental health issues, I wouldn’t send them here. Many times I’ve seen people really struggling who have been pushed away by staff.
Bullying is a fairly large issue here, it’s not addressed like they make out it is unless you bring it up repeatedly with staff.
Overall, if you’re boring and smart, great school to attend. If you’re anything else, think about your decision a bit.
About SchoolParrot
- SchoolParrot is a review site for schools. We are a company that believes in more transparency within schools. Our platform is open to all users.
Read about SchoolParrot and our company - Reviews are published in real-time without moderation and we want to encourage our users to provide constructive feedback and keep a serious tone. The responsibility lies with the user.
Read our review guidelines