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The Parkgate Academy

Newark and Sherwood, NG22 9THPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#5,833
of 13,686 nationally

About The Parkgate Academy

The Parkgate Academy is a state primary school in Nottinghamshire, serving children from age 2 to 11 in the Newark and Sherwood borough. Within its local authority, it ranks 13th out of 32 primary schools, placing it in the top half of its immediate area. The school sits in a competitive local landscape where the top-performing peers include John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School. With a capacity of 439 and currently 348 pupils on roll, the school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 52 applications for 32 places, with 30 of those coming as first preferences. The headteacher is Reece Davy, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, making it a full primary option from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhinney Lane, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG22 9TH
HeadteacherReece Davy
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils348
Free School Meals (FSM)43.2%
School Capacity348 / 439 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballGymnasticsCross CountryDanceAthleticsFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:10-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Parkgate Academy

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