The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Duncan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
51 Encombe Street, Plymouth, PL9 7GN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPomphlett Primary School
Primary · 469m away
Plymstock School
Secondary · 977m away
Oreston Community Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Prince Rock Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Goosewell Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Goosewell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Laira Green Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lipson Vale Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Morley Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morley Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morley Meadow Primary School?
Morley Meadow Primary School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morley Meadow Primary School take?
Morley Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morley Meadow Primary School?
Morley Meadow Primary School is in Plymouth, PL9 7GN, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morley Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Morley Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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