The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Ben Carver (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Snowdon Road, Collingham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7PT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is John Blow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Blow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Blow Primary School?
John Blow Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Blow Primary School take?
John Blow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Blow Primary School?
John Blow Primary School is in Newark, NG23 7PT, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Blow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Blow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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