Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
114%
Capacity
598
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newark and Sherwood community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 598 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 525 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steven Chamberlain, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6423rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 32 in Newark and Sherwood.
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is a popular choice with families — it received 204 applications for 75 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 82 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newark and Sherwood, Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | John Gold Avenue, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1RU |
| Headteacher | Steven Chamberlain |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 598 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.4% |
| School Capacity | 598 / 525 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6423rd of 13,686
Nationally
577th of 1,353
In East Midlands
16th of 32
In Newark and Sherwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed75
204
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
82 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
John Gold Avenue, Newark
Newark and Sherwood, NG24 1RU
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