Morley Church of England Primary Academy, Wymondham
Morley Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wymondham, part of The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 7 schools in Wymondham with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Morley Church of England Primary Academy in detail
Morley Church of England Primary Academy in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Norfolk
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Morley Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 58% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Morley Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Morley Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Morley Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Morley Church of England Primary Academy are Wymondham College Prep School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 80% maths); Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery (1.6 miles, Outstanding, 62% reading, 67% maths); Spooner Row Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 77% maths); and Attleborough Primary School (2.7 miles).
Morley Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Wymondham College Prep SchoolWicklewood Primary School and NurserySpooner Row Primary SchoolAttleborough Primary School
The trust
Morley Church of England Primary Academy is one of 19 schools run by The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 19 schools in The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Morley Church of England Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 67% would recommend the school, 82% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (85%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).
Who goes there
3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 8 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Morley Church of England Primary Academy had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Spooner Row Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Morley Church of England Primary Academy issued 6 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Morley Church of England Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2022. Before that, as Morley Church of England Primary School (URN 121120), it was rated Good in January 2015.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a caring environment where children feel valued and supported to succeed. Teachers are knowledgeable and explain concepts clearly, helping pupils understand what they're learning. The school offers plenty of real-world learning experiences through trips and visits, and older pupils develop important leadership skills through roles like house captains and play leaders.
Key Strengths
- Warm, caring relationships and high staff expectations create a positive learning environment where pupils thrive
- Careful curriculum design with strong teacher subject knowledge helps pupils understand and remember key knowledge
- Effective phonics teaching supports most pupils to read confidently and fluently
- Excellent behaviour management with significant improvements in pupils who need additional support
- Strong attendance work ensuring pupils attend regularly
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment information not used precisely enough in some subjects to match activities to pupils' needs
- Some pupils complete work that doesn't build sufficiently on their prior learning when teachers don't tailor activities closely enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture and procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits linked to curriculum, sensory circuit activities, school council, house captains, play leaders, clubs, charity fundraising, annual kindness challenge
Morley Church of England Primary Academy is a good school where pupils enjoy warm relationships and benefit from ambitious teaching. Staff have high expectations and pupils respond well, achieving good outcomes across the curriculum.
At a Glance
17.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 53% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 53% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
121 pupils
140 places
19 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wymondham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wymondham
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
124
Total Pupils
58
Boys
66
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
12.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,044
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,885
Per pupil
£837k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
16.8%
Persistent absence
113
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Morley Church of England Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Morley Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Morley Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Morley Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Morley Church of England Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2022. Before that, as Morley Church of England Primary School (URN 121120), it was rated Good in January 2015.
What is the catchment area for Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Morley Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
Morley Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at Morley Church of England Primary Academy average 24.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
Morley Church of England Primary Academy has around 124 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Morley Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 16.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Morley Church of England Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Morley Church of England Primary Academy?
Morley Church of England Primary Academy is at Deopham Road, Morley St Botolph, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9TS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)