St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley vs The Morley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 545 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
The Morley Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,410 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Morley Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #40 of 1,636 | #42 of 366 |
| National rank | #487 of 15,697 | #649 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 252 | 1,410 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 1,410 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stfrancismorley.org.uk/ | www.morley.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 79.2).
- •The Morley Academy is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 252.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley is a local authority school while The Morley Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley better than The Morley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley ranks higher (93.1 vs 79.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley and The Morley Academy?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley: 252. The Morley Academy: 1,410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley and The Morley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley is 40th of 1,636 and The Morley Academy is 42nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).