The short version
Above-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above 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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 43.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE FORGE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Reece Davy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Whinney Lane, New Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9TH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Parkgate Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Parkgate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Parkgate Academy?
The Parkgate Academy currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Parkgate Academy take?
The Parkgate Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Parkgate Academy?
The Parkgate Academy is in Newark, NG22 9TH, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Parkgate Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Parkgate Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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