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Morley Meadow Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Morley Meadow Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

226

Pupils

236

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Morley Meadow Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Morley Meadow Primary School?

The catchment area for Morley Meadow Primary School is the geographic zone Plymouth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Plymouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Morley Meadow Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Plymouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Plymouth catchment area documents →

Morley Meadow Primary School: 236 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Morley Meadow Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, Plymouth's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.6% of pupils at Morley Meadow Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Plymouth.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Plymouth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Plymouth school admissions →

Morley Meadow Primary School: School Information

Full address
51 Encombe Street, Plymouth, PL9 7GN
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
22.6% of pupils
DfE URN
144933

Other Primary Schools in Plymouth

If Morley Meadow Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Morley Meadow Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Morley Meadow Primary School

What is the catchment area for Morley Meadow Primary School?

The catchment area for Morley Meadow Primary School is the geographic zone Plymouth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Plymouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Morley Meadow Primary School oversubscribed?

Morley Meadow Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Morley Meadow Primary School?

Admission to Morley Meadow Primary School is managed by Plymouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Morley Meadow Primary School cover?

Morley Meadow Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Morley Meadow Primary School?

Morley Meadow Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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