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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school

Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1RUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
82 1st-choice / 75 places
Ranking
#6,423
of 13,686 nationally

About Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school

Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 204 applications for just 75 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.72. Of those, 82 families put it as their first preference, and 74 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Newark and Sherwood area. The school is a state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is mixed and non-religious, with Steven Chamberlain as headteacher. The school currently has 598 pupils, which is above its official capacity of 525, so it is running full. Just over a quarter of pupils (28.4%) are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average and gives some indication of the catchment's mix.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressJohn Gold Avenue, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1RU
HeadteacherSteven Chamberlain
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils598
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity598 / 525 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirScience ClubDramaGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: barnbyroadprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.