The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicky Spencelayh
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wolsey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLovers Lane Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Winthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Mount CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
Primary · 2.3km away
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy?
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy take?
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy?
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy is in Newark, NG24 2BQ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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