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Winthorpe Primary School

Newark and Sherwood, NG24 2NNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#5,352
of 13,686 nationally

About Winthorpe Primary School

Winthorpe Primary School is a small state primary in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, with 109 pupils on roll against a capacity of 118, meaning it runs close to full but with a little headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 54 applications for just 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.6 to one. Of those, 17 were first-preference applications, and 14 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while the school is popular, not every family who wants a place gets one. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Rob Cook leads a team that has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2009, with the most recent ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirming the school remains Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThoroughfare Lane, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG24 2NN
HeadteacherRob Cook
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils109
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity109 / 118 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumArt StudiosLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryFootballAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningCodingDramaFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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