Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy

About Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy

Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is a Church of England primary school in the Nottinghamshire local authority, serving children aged 4 to 11 in the Gedling borough. It sits within a competitive local landscape: among the 286 primary schools in the county, the top-performing peers are John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Rivendell Flying High Academy, just 2.2 kilometres away. Colwick itself holds a Good rating, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2013. The school’s most recent graded inspection took place in 2015, and an ungraded inspection in May 2024 confirmed it remains Good. Leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all rated Good in the 2015 graded inspection, with early years provision specifically noted as Good in that report.

Academically, the school’s performance can be measured against the Nottinghamshire local authority average for Key Stage 2, which stands at 61 per cent of pupils meeting the expected standard. While Colwick’s own KS2 results are not provided in the data, the school’s Good Ofsted rating across leadership and management suggests a solid foundation for pupil progress. The 2015 inspection gave the school a 2 for overall effectiveness, and the 2024 ungraded inspection found no reason to change that judgement. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary-only setting, and there is no nursery provision on site. For parents comparing options, the local authority has 14 Outstanding primaries out of 286 total, so Good is a strong and common rating, and Colwick’s trajectory from Requires Improvement to Good shows clear improvement under headteacher Rachel Ireland.

The school offers a range of facilities that support both academic and personal development, including a library, dining hall, gymnasium, sports hall, and a chapel reflecting its Church of England character. Outdoor spaces include playing fields, a forest school area, and an outdoor playground, plus a sensory room for pupils who may need additional support. Sports on offer include swimming, dance, cross country, and tennis, while clubs such as chess, choir, film club, eco club, and gardening provide enrichment beyond the classroom. With a capacity of 210, the school is relatively small, which may appeal to families seeking a close-knit environment. Oversubscription data is not provided, so it is unclear how competitive admissions are, but the school’s Good rating and recent improvement could make it a popular choice for local families, particularly those looking for a CofE primary with strong facilities and a clear focus on behaviour and personal development.

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