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Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy

Newark and Sherwood, NG24 2BQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#12,120
of 13,686 nationally

About Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy

Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 44 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.47. Of those, 32 families put it as their first preference, and all 30 places went to first-preference applicants. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the demand suggests a solid local reputation. Headteacher Nicky Spencelayh leads a primary of 222 pupils, well under its capacity of 315, so while oversubscribed, the school isn't bursting at the seams. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also Good, and early years provision rated Good. This is a clear improvement from the school's previous graded inspection in 2017, which had found it Requires Improvement, and the ungraded 2023 visit confirmed it remains on a positive trajectory.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWolsey Road, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 2BQ
HeadteacherNicky Spencelayh
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils222
Free School Meals (FSM)26.1%
School Capacity222 / 315 (70% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryRoundersNetballGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubDramaChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

Source: bishopalexanderacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy

Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.