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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school

Goodgraded 07/11/2023Ages 3–11598 pupilsDoes not apply
Newark, NG24 1RU
Nottinghamshire

Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newark, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 598 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/11/2023, Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Newark can view Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 07/11/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals26.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language19.6%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-8%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in NewarkSee the full area report for NG24 1RU