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Morice Town Primary Academy

Plymouth, PL2 1RJPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2696 of 13,686 nationally

About Morice Town Primary Academy

Morice Town Primary Academy in Plymouth has turned a corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school achieved a Good rating across all five categories, including overall effectiveness, quality of education, and behaviour and attitudes. This marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is well above the Plymouth local authority average of 63%, placing the school 16th out of 65 primary schools in the area and in the top 25% nationally. For a school where 42.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, these outcomes suggest effective teaching and strong support for all children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCharlotte Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ
HeadteacherJacqi Stephens
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils185
Free School Meals (FSM)42.1%
School Capacity185 / 210 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersCricketGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardeningEco ClubFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morice Town Primary Academy

Morice Town Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.