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Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School

Newark and Sherwood, NG23 6ADPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 1 places
Ranking
#13,091
of 13,686 nationally

About Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School

Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School is a very small Church of England primary tucked away in the Nottinghamshire village of Caunton, and its intake numbers tell a clear story. With just 24 pupils on roll against a capacity of 58, the school is operating at less than half its potential size, which is a significant factor for any family considering it. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.7%, a figure that sits above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite the spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for its 2025/26 reception intake, receiving seven applications for a single available place, with one first-preference offer made. That oversubscription ratio of 7:1 signals strong local demand, likely driven by the school’s village location and its Church of England character, even though the overall pupil numbers remain low.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressManor Road, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG23 6AD
HeadteacherAlan Brown
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils24
Free School Meals (FSM)22.7%
School Capacity24 / 58 (41% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosLibraryGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsTennisSwimmingDanceCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubGardeningArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

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Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.