Morley Memorial Primary School
Cambridge, CB1 7TX · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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97th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.2/10 nationally. 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Morley Memorial Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 371 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Morley Memorial Primary School
Overview
Morley Memorial Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a highly inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum, exemplary behaviour, and effective teaching that ensures pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully thought out and ambitious," with strong cross-curricular links that deepen pupils' understanding in most subjects.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with expert staff ensuring most pupils become fluent readers by the end of Year 1.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," with all areas of the school described as "calm and focused."
- The school provides "excellent opportunities for pupils’ personal development," including a well-designed PSHE curriculum and diverse enrichment activities.
- Staff are valued and supported, with leaders being "considerate of their well-being and workload."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, cross-curricular links are "not yet precise enough," meaning pupils do not always connect their learning across subjects to the depth leaders aspire to. The school must ensure these connections are signposted and understood by staff.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
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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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