[3][4] The school's foundation stone was laid by Alderman Samuel Rhodes, the Mayor of Morley, in 1907.

[4] The first head teacher was John Robinson Airey (1868–1937), a nationally renowned mathematician.

[8] Morley Grammar School became a mixed comprehensive in 1975,[8] under headmaster J. R. (Ralph) Carr.

[13][14] On 25 June 2012, The Morley Academy hosted the Olympic Torch during its tour of the United Kingdom.

[21] In July 2001, the Arts Council awarded the Morley High School the Silver Level Artsmark.