The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- SHINE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Good /Miss Lisa Devlin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
London Road, New Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Newark Academy
Secondary · 416m away
Newark Orchard School
Special school · 542m away
Chuter Ede Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Highfields School
Independent · 883m away
Hope House School
Independent · 1.0km away
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Magnus Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is John Hunt Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Hunt Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Hunt Academy?
John Hunt Academy currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Hunt Academy take?
John Hunt Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Hunt Academy?
John Hunt Academy is in Newark, NG24 3BN, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Hunt Academy have a sixth form?
No, John Hunt Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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