Morley Place Academy
Doncaster, DN12 3LZ · Doncaster · primary school
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10th of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 1,123 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.16 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Morley Place Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 4.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 289 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 did not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific areas did the February 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Morley Place Academy
Overview
The report describes a school that has "improved significantly over recent years," with pupils now "thrive[ing]" as a result. Leaders have implemented "rapid and effective improvements" in behaviour, personal development, teaching, and achievement, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for their next steps" and secondary school.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders removing barriers quickly so pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils "achieve well" and "thrive."
- Personal development is "very well considered," featuring the ‘Delta Stars’ programme which helps pupils develop "character, confidence and personal responsibility" and a "strong moral compass."
- Leadership is praised for its "unwavering commitment," with governors and trustees holding leaders to account effectively while staff value professional learning opportunities.
- Classrooms are described as "calm and purposeful," with bullying being "rare" and pupils feeling safe due to having "many trusted adults."
- Achievement has risen, with increasing numbers of pupils attaining close to or above national averages, particularly in reading and writing.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently use training to adapt learning so that it "carefully match[es] pupils' identified starting points," as some learning is currently "less well matched," hindering fluency in basic skills.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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