Morley Meadow Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 51 Encombe Street Plymouth PL9 7GN |
| Phone | 01752401293 |
| Reference Number | 144933 |
Morley Meadow Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas. The school, which opened in September 2021 following the merger of Dunstone Primary School, has faced challenges due to COVID-19 and relocation but has maintained a strong focus on providing a high-quality education for all its pupils. Leaders are determined to help children succeed, and pupils respond positively to the ambitious curriculum and high expectations set by staff. The school environment is supportive, encouraging pupils to thrive both academically and personally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 226 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.42%
Girls: 45.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 2 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 4 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| 5 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.2% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Dunstone Community Primary School | |
| 22 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, proud of their school, and attend regularly.
- Strong leadership that prioritizes high educational standards.
- Effective support for early reading, helping pupils to read fluently.
- Good behavior management with rare incidents of bullying.
- Ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on personal development.
- Effective safeguarding measures that ensure pupil safety.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish.
- Strong parental communication and support during school transitions.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum does not sufficiently equip all pupils in spelling and punctuation.
- In some subjects, the curriculum implementation does not meet high expectations.
- Some children in early years lack support needed for personal and communication skills development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
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