Morice Town Primary Academy
Plymouth, PL2 1RJ · Plymouth · primary school
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51st of 66 primary schools in Plymouth we can score, 69 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.7/10 against 1,464 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Morice Town Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Family FUNS club, participate in Bikeability and Balanceability, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to close the gap with the national median in core subjects? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum to reinforce learning?
What Ofsted said about Morice Town Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils at Morice Town Primary Academy “enjoy attending school” and feel safe within a “calm and orderly” environment. Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and developed a “well-sequenced curriculum” that supports strong progress in reading and mathematics, resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of Good.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced,” allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively over time, particularly in early years and core subjects.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are “well trained in teaching pupils to read,” and books match the sounds children know, helping them become “confident and speedy readers.”
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with early focus on number facts enabling older pupils to “solve tricky problems.”
- Staff maintain strong relationships with families, creating a “welcoming school where pupils and parents feel well supported.”
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is “effective,” ensuring pupils understand healthy relationships and know how to seek help.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is “not as well developed,” leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge and lower outcomes; leaders must ensure recent improvements have the intended impact.
- Attendance remains an issue, with “too many pupils with poor attendance” missing learning; leaders need to ensure their strategies to improve attendance have greater impact.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff who “know pupils and their families well” and systems that ensure leaders “act quickly if there are concerns about a pupil.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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