Is Morice Town Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 22nd of 68 primary schools in Plymouth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Morice Town Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Morice Town Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Morice Town Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Morice Town Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Morice Town Primary Academy

Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ

Local ranking22nd of 68 primary schools in Plymouth

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 185
Boys: 82 (46%)
Girls: 95 (54%)
Capacity: 210 (84% full)
SEND: 18.9%
FSM Eligible: 42.4%
EAL: 21.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 17.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,014/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 65.2%
Black African: 14.7%
White Other: 4.3%
Other: 4.3%
Asian Indian: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%

65.2%

White British

14.7%

Black African

4.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01752567609

reception@moricetownacademy.org

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Charlotte Street

Plymouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 143892
UKPRN: 10062365
Establishment No.: 2683
Trust: REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST

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