The Morley Academy vs Woodkirk Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Morley Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,410 students
Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,769 students
| Measure | The Morley Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Woodkirk Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #42 of 366 | #46 of 366 |
| National rank | #649 of 4,090 | #686 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,410 | 1,769 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,410 | 1,769 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.6 | 52.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.1% | 62.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.6% | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.22 | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Leeds | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.morley.leeds.sch.uk | www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Morley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 77.9).
- •Woodkirk Academy is the larger school with 1,769 students compared with 1,410.
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 The Morley Academy better than Woodkirk Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Morley Academy ranks higher (79.2 vs 77.9 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 The Morley Academy and Woodkirk Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Morley Academy: 1,410. Woodkirk Academy: 1,769. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Morley Academy and Woodkirk Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The Morley Academy is 42nd of 366 and Woodkirk Academy is 46th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).