Which is the best primary school in Newark?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, The Claypole Church of England Primary School ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Newark, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Newark ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Newark?

26 primary schools in Newark published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Newark, ranked

The 26 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
The Claypole Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
2
Halam Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

23%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
3
Long Bennington Church of England Academy
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
5
Tuxford Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

15%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
6
The Forest View Academy
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
7
John Blow Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
8
The Parkgate Academy
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
9
St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
10
Flintham Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
11
Queen Eleanor Primary School
Community school

22%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
12
Winthorpe Primary School
Academy converter

22%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
13
Chuter Ede Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
14
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School
Community school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
15
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
Academy sponsor led

13%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
16
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
17
All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
18
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
19
Walesby CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
20
East Markham Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
21
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
22
John Hunt Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
23
The King's Church of England Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
24
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
25
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

33%

expected standard
26
Mount CofE Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

24%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Newark?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, The Claypole Church of England Primary School ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Newark, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Newark ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Newark?: 26 primary schools in Newark published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.