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Morice Town Primary Academy
Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RJ, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.4 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 23% of schools, suggesting some challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.9%
Black African14.6%
White Other4.3%
Other4.3%
Asian Indian3.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.38096, -4.17754 · PL2 1RJ
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN143892
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.moricetownprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Morice Town Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Morice Town Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Morice Town Primary Academy a good school?
Morice Town Primary Academy scores 23.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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