Morley Church of England Primary Academy

About Morley Church of England Primary Academy

Morley Church of England Primary Academy’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit noticeably below the Norfolk local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 academic year, just 37% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of 52%. That 15-point gap is significant, and it places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in South Norfolk, ranked 45th out of 54. Nationally, it sits in the bottom 10% of schools on this measure. The picture is mixed when you look at individual subjects: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading and 53% in writing, but maths was weaker at 53% expected. Only 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, and the school’s overall ranking score of 37 out of 100 reflects a clear challenge in academic outcomes compared with its peers.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, rated it Good across all four graded areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Early years provision was also rated Good. This is consistent with its previous inspection in 2015, which also awarded Good overall. However, the parent view data, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, reveals some friction. While 81% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 79% felt their child is safe, only 37% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 42% disagreed with that statement. Similarly, 42% of parents disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, and 28% disagreed that the school supports wider personal development. The school’s SEND provisions cover dyslexia, social and emotional needs, speech and language, and autistic spectrum disorder, but the parent feedback suggests some families feel these aren’t being delivered effectively.

Morley is a small Church of England primary with 128 pupils on roll, just under its capacity of 140. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 28 applications for 13 places, with only 7 first-preference offers made. That’s a ratio of 2.15 applicants per place, so securing a spot is competitive. The school offers a range of facilities including a library, dining hall, playing fields, sports hall and chapel, and runs clubs such as science, chess and eco club. Sports include football, cricket, tennis, netball and gymnastics. For families considering this school, the academic results are a clear concern, but the Good Ofsted rating and strong parent satisfaction on happiness and safety may weigh in its favour. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Wymondham College Prep School, 1.5 km away, which could be an alternative for those prioritising higher attainment.

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