Maun Infant and Nursery School
112%
Capacity
202
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Maun Infant and Nursery School
Maun Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newark and Sherwood community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Maun Infant and Nursery School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Norman, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
Maun Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 37 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Maun Infant and Nursery School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newark and Sherwood, Maun Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Walesby Lane, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG22 9RJ |
| Headteacher | Kerry Norman |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.4% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 180 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Walesby Lane, Newark
Newark and Sherwood, NG22 9RJ
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