There are 15 schools in Newark (excluding independent schools), including 12 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Newark has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Newark under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Newark
| Total Schools | 15 |
| Total Pupils | 5,772 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 21.09 |
| Median Free School Meals | 25% |
The median school in Newark has 25% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 7th highest figure in Nottinghamshire. This represents about 1,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 4 of Newark's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Newark is 21.09 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 47th highest ratio in Nottinghamshire, and the 478th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the East Midlands region of the UK.
Primaries
12
8.33% Outstanding • 58% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Newark's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 7 schools or 58% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very low - about 50% and 8.33% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 17% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Newark's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | 3–11 yrs | 525 |
Good |
High |
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| Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very low |
Very low |
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| Christ Church C of E Primary School | 3–10 yrs | 150 |
Good |
High |
Church of England | ||
| Chuter Ede Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 630 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very high |
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| Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Church of England | |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School | 3–11 yrs | 205 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Good |
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| Mount CofE Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 | Church of England | ||||
| Muskham Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 209 |
Good |
Good |
High |
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| St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Church of England | |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Low |
Church of England | |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | 2–11 yrs | 576 |
Good |
Very high |
Very low |
Most of Newark's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 50% and 50% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Newark's secondary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Church of England Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,050 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| The Newark Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,110 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |