Morley Newlands Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wide Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Morley Newlands Academy is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 10th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 January 2018, report published 19 February 2018

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 October 2024

This is a school with exceptionally high expectations for pupils. These expectations extend beyond what pupils should achieve academically to how they should behave and the range of experiences and opportunities they should benefit from. Beginning in the early years, children are taught explicitly how to behave and to develop positive behaviours for learning. The youngest children in school become enthusiastic, keen and willing sponges for the carefully crafted curriculum that they are taught. At each stage of their education, pupils are very well prepared for the next phase of their learning. In classrooms and around school, pupils behave with maturity and consideration for others. Pupils work with independence and focus. They are proud of their learning and achievements in the curriculum. The school's high expectations include for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school identifies these pupils quickly. These pupils receive just the right amount of support at just the right time. They are highly successful in their learning. Pupils develop a deep understanding of different groups in society. They become reflective, active citizens who care about the world. Pupils understand how different subjects they are taught open doors for future careers.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

89 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

678 pupils on roll, with places for 669

Eligible for free school meals17.4%

17.4%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.8%

21.8%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.5%

19.5%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.7%

0.7%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Morley Newlands Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Seven Hills Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Queenswood School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Churwell Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Morley Victoria Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding78% met the expected standard
Westwood Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Worrincy
Address
Wide Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8PG
Local authority
Leeds
URN
141797

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.