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Morley Newlands Academy
Wide Lane, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 8PG, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.7 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
700
Capacity
669
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 72% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this academy stands out for its academic achievement. The school also enjoys high parent satisfaction, with 89% of parents recommending it. However, there is room for improvement in higher standards, as only 17% of students reach this level.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.3%
Asian Indian9.7%
Asian Chinese7.0%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Other2.7%
Black African2.0%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.74793, -1.58269 · LS27 8PG
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141797
School typeAcademy converter
Websitemorleynewlands.leeds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Morley Newlands Academy rated by Ofsted?
Morley Newlands Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2018.
Is Morley Newlands Academy a good school?
Morley Newlands Academy scores 95.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Morley Newlands Academy?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Morley Newlands Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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