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Morley Newlands Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Morley Newlands Academy
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Morley Newlands Academy
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- Morley LS27 8PG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is now a strength of the school. Leaders have acted swiftly and effectively
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is expertly and imaginatively taught. Its effect on pupils is rigorously assessed by staff
Areas Needing Improvement: Add even more to the school’s curriculum so that it further extends and develops pupils’ skills
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making strong progress especially in mathematics and reading
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have addressed past weaknesses resulting from inconsistent teaching
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are impeccably behaved, polite, kind, and aware of the needs of others
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities make very strong progress
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; all staff are regularly trained to keep them updated on safeguarding
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development supports pupil well-being
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly pleased with the work of the school
Parental Involvement: Leaders work in partnership with parents, fostering good community links
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils thrive on a rich diet of extracurricular opportunities provided by the school
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; they embrace opportunities to extend their expertise eagerly
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' expert questioning challenges pupils’ assumptions and ideas
Teaching Staff Challenges: Actions taken to address past inconsistencies in teaching impact have ensured rapid improvements
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure all staff have regular opportunities to further extend their knowledge and expertise
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About Us
Morley Newlands Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 707 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.8 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.83% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 18 | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 3 | 9.93% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% 9 | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 9 | 8.82% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 53.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.87% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Morley Newlands Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1