Morley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Road Morley Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6DF |
| Phone | 01332831295 |
| Reference Number | 150727 |
Morley Primary School has shown strong performance with exceptional safeguarding measures in place. Pupils enjoy attending school, reflecting a positive school culture, and their attendance significantly exceeds national averages. The school demonstrates effective leadership and governance, which ensures high-quality education and promotes a supportive environment for both students and staff. Although pupils typically perform well academically, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in ensuring consistent support in all subjects to deepen pupils' understanding and retention of knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 79 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.37%
Girls: 50.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 05 Sep 2024 | Academy conversion letter |
Strengths
- Pupils show a passion for learning and enjoy their education.
- Attendance rates are significantly above national averages.
- Strong leadership provides effective support to both pupils and staff.
- Highly positive relationships are forged between pupils and staff.
- Curriculum teaching in reading, writing, and mathematics is effective.
- Leaders have established a culture of safeguarding that prioritizes pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, pupils do not receive consistent support to secure important learning.
- Opportunities to review prior learning are not adequately provided.
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 | 112 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 111 | Unlock | Unlock |
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