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John Hunt Academy

Newark and Sherwood, NG24 3BNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#11,337
of 13,686 nationally

About John Hunt Academy

John Hunt Academy is a state primary school in Newark and Sherwood that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 103 applications for just 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.03. Of those, 30 families put it as their first preference, and all 30 received an offer. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage to back that up directly. The school is mixed, non-religious, and takes children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Alison Good and Miss Lisa Devlin share the headteacher role, and the school has a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024, a grade it has held consistently across both its recent inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLondon Road, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 3BN
HeadteacherAlison Good /Miss Lisa Devlin
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils350
Free School Meals (FSM)32.5%
School Capacity350 / 420 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsDanceTennisRoundersAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About John Hunt Academy

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