Morley Place Academy, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Morley Place Academy excels at supporting every child to succeed, especially those facing barriers to learning. The school combines excellent teaching with a comprehensive personal development programme that builds confident, resilient pupils ready for secondary school. Staff genuinely care about pupils' wellbeing and work closely with families and external agencies to remove obstacles to learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs through targeted interventions and a therapeutic counselling offer
- Strong personal development programme (Delta Stars) that builds character, confidence and career ambitions
- Calm, purposeful classrooms with effective behaviour management and low bullying incidents
- Rapid improvements in pupil attendance, particularly for pupils with special educational needs
- Well-trained staff who know pupils' starting points and identify needs quickly
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning is not always matched well to individual pupils' starting points, which can slow their progress in basic skills
- Inconsistency in how well pupils develop fluency in handwriting, number and spelling skills across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Delta Stars programme (school leadership and career development), playground pals, school council, trust careers fair, Houses of Parliament visit, reward shop, clubs and visits for disadvantaged pupils
Morley Place Academy has improved significantly over recent years, with pupils increasingly well prepared for secondary school through improvements in behaviour, teaching, and achievement. The school provides strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.
At a Glance
50.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 89%. Maths has improved from 74% to 87%. Writing has improved from 76% to 87%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
24.4
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
289 pupils
300 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster
Admissions Demand - Doncaster
Places available
4,207
Applications
3,084
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9336%
Overall absence
19.12752%
Persistent absence
298
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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