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Samuel Barlow Primary Academy

Newark and Sherwood, NG21 9DFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
32%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Applications / places
0.9×
Applications did not exceed published places
29 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#13,180
of 13,686 nationally

About Samuel Barlow Primary Academy

Samuel Barlow Primary Academy is a state-funded primary school in Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 263 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 354.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (18 Jan 2022). 32% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24. admissions data records 29 first-preference applications for 31 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Road, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, NG21 9DF
HeadteacherGareth Letton
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils263
Free School Meals (FSM)36.4%
School Capacity263 / 354 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jan 2022
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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, 2 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Samuel Barlow Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.