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Morley Primary School

Academy converter · Ilkeston · DE7 6DF

Ages 5–11 · 80 pupils · Derbyshire

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Expected standard

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill114%

80 pupils · 70 places

Pupils on roll
80
Boys / girls
38 / 42
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
80 / 70 (114%)
Free school meals
12.5%
FSM pupils
10
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ACE DERBYSHIRE TRUST
Academy trust
ACE DERBYSHIRE TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Anthony Taylor

Location

Address
Main Road, Morley
Postcode
DE7 6DF
Town
Ilkeston
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Erewash
Constituency
Mid Derbyshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 80 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 12.5%.

Open schools in Ilkeston
25
Primary schools in Ilkeston
20
Academies among open schools in Ilkeston
64% (16)
Open schools in DE7
25
Primary in DE7
20
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in IlkestonNear DE7

  • St Andrew's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ilkeston · DE7 6FB · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM17.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Breadsall CofE VC Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Breadsall · DE21 5LF · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS294%
    • Absence2.8%
    • FSM7.8%
    • Demand0.88

    1.7 miles away

  • Parkview Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Derby. · DE21 2RQ · Derby

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM18.9%
    • Demand1.47

    1.8 miles away

  • Little Eaton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Derby · DE21 5AB · Derbyshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM5.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

  • Horsley Woodhouse Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ilkeston · DE7 6AT · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM11.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

  • Scargill CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Ilkeston · DE7 6GU · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM14.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

  • Richardson Endowed Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ilkeston · DE7 6EF · Derbyshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM14.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Anthony Taylor
Telephone
01332831295
Website
http://www.morley.derbyshire.sch.uk/

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