The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 700
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Worrincy (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wide Lane, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 8PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSeven Hills Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Queenswood School
Independent · 1.3km away
Churwell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Morley Victoria Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Morley Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Elliott Hudson College
16 plus · 1.7km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Primary · 1.8km away
Asquith Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Morley Newlands Academy's Ofsted rating?
Morley Newlands Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morley Newlands Academy?
Morley Newlands Academy currently has 700 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morley Newlands Academy take?
Morley Newlands Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morley Newlands Academy?
Morley Newlands Academy is in Leeds, LS27 8PG, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morley Newlands Academy have a sixth form?
No, Morley Newlands Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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