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The Python Hill Academy

Newark and Sherwood, NG21 0JZPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1201 of 13,686 nationally

About The Python Hill Academy

Parents considering The Python Hill Academy will find strong signals that the school is a popular choice locally. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 65 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.17. All 30 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for families who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. While the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the fact that the school is oversubscribed and filled all its places from first preferences alone points to solid local confidence. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 5 to 11, with a capacity of 350 and currently 308 pupils on roll, so there is some room for growth. It sits in the Newark and Sherwood borough of Nottinghamshire and has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKirklington Road, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, NG21 0JZ
HeadteacherAndy Stirland
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils308
Free School Meals (FSM)31.1%
School Capacity308 / 350 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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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 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCross CountryDanceSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirChessDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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