Morda CofE Primary School
URN: 123484 • Oswestry SY10 9NR
Overview
- Name
- Morda CofE Primary School
- URN
- 123484
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carl Rogers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01691652025
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Morda, Oswestry SY10 9NR
Summary
Morda CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in the village of Morda, just south of Oswestry, Shropshire. With a current enrolment of 116 pupils, the school prides itself on its nurturing and inclusive ethos, rooted in core Christian values of Compassion, Courage, and Fairness. These principles guide the behaviour and interactions within the school community, fostering a supportive environment for all students.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that emphasizes quality-first teaching and targeted interventions, particularly for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Morda employs a unique pedagogical approach known as the Mantle of the Expert, which enhances engagement and emotional development through imaginative learning experiences. This method, along with a mastery-based approach in Maths and Reading, ensures that all students are challenged and supported in their academic progress.
Community involvement is a significant aspect of Morda CofE Primary School, with parents and local organisations actively participating in school activities and fundraising initiatives. The school aims to prepare children not only for their next educational phase but also for a lifelong passion for learning, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing is a top priority.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that emphasizes quality-first teaching and targeted interventions, particularly for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Morda employs a unique pedagogical approach known as the Mantle of the Expert, which enhances engagement and emotional development through imaginative learning experiences. This method, along with a mastery-based approach in Maths and Reading, ensures that all students are challenged and supported in their academic progress.
Community involvement is a significant aspect of Morda CofE Primary School, with parents and local organisations actively participating in school activities and fundraising initiatives. The school aims to prepare children not only for their next educational phase but also for a lifelong passion for learning, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing is a top priority.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woodside Primary School (67.5)
- Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School (62.9)
- Trefonen CofE Primary School (62.8)
- The Meadows Primary School (62.7)
- West Felton CofE Primary School (61.7)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 147
- Pupils
- 116
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 16.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 116 | 53 | 63 | 147 | 16.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 115 | 53 | 62 | 147 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 58 | 59 | 147 | 16.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 58 | 59 | 147 | 16.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 127 | 61 | 66 | 147 | 17.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 146 | 74 | 72 | 147 | 18.50 |
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