SchoolScoresMorley Newlands Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Wide Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8PG
0113 323 1890 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 16 January 2018.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leeds comparisons use the 94 of its 187 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 93 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 | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 72nd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 71st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 59th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 60th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern Joint 67th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND 14th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 25% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 78% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 56th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds 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
89 pupils in this year group.
72% — 11 points above the Leeds average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 Leeds. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 88 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 94 |
| Of those, offered a place | 82 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 224 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
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 | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 115th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 59th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 90th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 77th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 86th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 72nd lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 96th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 109th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 52nd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 54th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 82nd highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.5%* | 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
- Seven Hills Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queenswood School 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Churwell Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morley Victoria Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westwood Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Asquith Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fountain Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Middleton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Cottingley 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Morley Newlands Academy's Ofsted rating?
Morley Newlands Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 January 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Morley Newlands Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Morley Newlands Academy?
89% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Morley Newlands Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Morley Newlands Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 94 families put Morley Newlands Academy as their first choice for 88 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 82 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 141797.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.