SchoolScoresMorley Memorial Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Blinco Grove, Cambridge, CB1 7TX
01223 508786 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 November 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
125 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Cambridge comparisons use the 41 of its 78 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 37 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 17th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 27th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 92 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Cambridge figures pool parents at the Cambridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
53 pupils in this year group.
53% — 6 points below the Cambridgeshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 53% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cambridgeshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 53 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 136 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 41st highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 51st highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 44th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.8% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 50th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.26% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 51st highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 49th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 61st highest of 75 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Ridgefield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen Edith Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen Emma Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Spinney Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fawcett Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colville Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Morley Memorial Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Morley Memorial Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Morley Memorial Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Morley Memorial Primary School?
94% of the 125 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Morley Memorial Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Morley Memorial Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 53 families put Morley Memorial Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 53 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110657.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.