Morda CofE Primary School
Morda, Oswestry, SY10 9NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Morda CofE Primary School is a primary school in Oswestry for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 4th of 9 primary schools in Oswestry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 17 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Morda Primary is 'a small school with a big heart'. Everyone is treated as an individual. One parent said, 'My child is accepted for who he is.' This is because the school's values of courage, compassion and fairness are celebrated by everyone. Pupils behave well. They are kind, polite and respectful of the views of others. They understand what bullying is, and teachers deal with it straight away. Pupils always have someone to talk to if they have any worries. Pupils love to learn. This is because leaders have made sure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have access to a broad, rich curriculum. Pupils learn to read as soon as they start school. They celebrate books through 'reading cafes' and 'book blasts', as well as sharing stories in class. Pupils have many opportunities to learn about the world beyond their village. The 'Morda Marvellous 50' curriculum promotes their resilience and confidence. They climb hills and visit museums, farms and art galleries to learn about important ideas and famous people. Pupils passionately care about the environment. Staff feel part of the team and are proud to work in the school. Parents appreciate the care and support staff provide.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders have had limited time to carry out their roles effectively. This means that they have not checked that the implementation of the curriculum in their subjects is consistent in all classes. Leaders need to ensure that subject leaders get the time and support they need to fulfil their roles effectively.
- Teachers do not always have high enough expectations for handwriting and presentation. They do not consistently address errors in punctuation and spelling. This means that some pupils do not make improvements in their work and learn from their mistakes. Leaders need to make sure that teachers have consistently high expectations for handwriting, presentation and spelling in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 147
Schools near Morda CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Trefonen CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Woodside Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| The Meadows Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Carl Rogers
- Phone
- 01691652025
- Address
- Morda, Oswestry, SY10 9NR
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 123484
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.