Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Bridgnorth
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Bridgnorth, part of Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 6 schools in Bridgnorth with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Shropshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School in detail
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real privilege to welcome you to Morville C of E Primary School. Morville is a small, friendly school where we are proud of the strong sense of community that exists between our children, families, staff and the wider community."
The school runs after-school care until 4:30pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School are Castlefields Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 97% maths); St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (2.6 miles); St Leonard's CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); and St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles).
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Castlefields Primary SchoolSt John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademySt Leonard's CofE Primary SchoolSt. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
The trust
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 2 pupils (3.4%) received SEN support and 2 (3.4%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Acton Arms (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).
Suspensions and exclusions
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Shropshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School is in Shropshire; for families living there:
Apply to Shropshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
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 Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 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
81%
Available places
68 pupils
84 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bridgnorth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bridgnorth
Across Shropshire council
Places available
3,420
Applications
2,582
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.8%
All primary applications across Shropshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
6.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
59
Total Pupils
25
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
11.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,138
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,451
Per pupil
£533k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
6.8%
Persistent absence
59
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School
What are SATs results like at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Of the pupils at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School is oversubscribed, Shropshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 84 places.
How big are the classes at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Classes at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School average 20.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School has around 59 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School in 2024/25. 6.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Apply through Shropshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School 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 Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
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 Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School is at Morville, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4RJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)