Morley Place Academy

About Morley Place Academy

Morley Place Academy in Doncaster is a primary school for children aged 7 to 11, and it’s a school that parents seem to trust. The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 295 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300, suggesting strong local demand. While the data doesn’t include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the fact that the school is running at near-full capacity is a practical signal of its popularity. The headteacher is Ash Duncan, and the school has a non-religious character. It’s worth noting that Morley Place Academy has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 48.8%, which is well above the national average, and this context makes its academic performance all the more interesting.

Academically, Morley Place Academy performs solidly for a school in its context. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Doncaster local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 28th out of 87 primary schools in Doncaster, placing it in the top third locally. Individual subject scores are also encouraging: 74% met the expected standard in maths, 72% in reading and 76% in writing. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard is low, with just 5% achieving that in the combined measure. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Inadequate.

The school offers a range of facilities including art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, library and chapel, and sports include rounders, gymnastics, cross country, netball and tennis. Clubs such as book club, drama and choir are available. Morley Place Academy has a broad SEND provision, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a potentially strong choice for families whose children need additional support. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Hill Top Academy, 2.9 km away, so for families prioritising a Good-rated school with strong SEND support and above-average KS2 results relative to the local authority, Morley Place Academy is a practical, well-subscribed option.

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