The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
38%
+30.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 79
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ACE DERBYSHIRE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Anthony Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Main Road, Morley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6DF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Morley Primary School?
Morley Primary School currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morley Primary School take?
Morley Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morley Primary School?
Morley Primary School is in Ilkeston, DE7 6DF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Morley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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