The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Miss S Sampson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
New Hill, Walesby, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Walesby CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walesby CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walesby CofE Primary School?
Walesby CofE Primary School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walesby CofE Primary School take?
Walesby CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walesby CofE Primary School?
Walesby CofE Primary School is in Newark, NG22 9PB, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walesby CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walesby CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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