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Morley Place Academy Catchment Area

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

Morley Place Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 295 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

295

Pupils

300

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Morley Place Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Morley Place Academy?

The catchment area for Morley Place Academy is the geographic zone Doncaster 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. Doncaster 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 Place Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. 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: 98% 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 Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Doncaster catchment area documents →

Morley Place Academy: 300 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Morley Place Academy has a published admission number of 300 places. 295 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 300, Doncaster'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. 48.8% of pupils at Morley Place Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Doncaster.

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

Doncaster 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 Doncaster school admissions →

Morley Place Academy: School Information

Full address
Old Road, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3LZ
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
48.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142464

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

If Morley Place Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Morley Place Academy 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 Place Academy

What is the catchment area for Morley Place Academy?

The catchment area for Morley Place Academy is the geographic zone Doncaster 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. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Morley Place Academy oversubscribed?

Morley Place Academy is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Morley Place Academy?

Admission to Morley Place Academy is managed by Doncaster. 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 Place Academy cover?

Morley Place Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Morley Place Academy?

Morley Place Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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