SchoolScoresCaunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Manor Road, Caunton, Newark, NG23 6AD
01636 636219 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newark comparisons use the 19 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 19th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 79%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newark figures pool parents at the Newark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
3 pupils in this year group.
Only 3 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | 33% | Not published |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.7% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 27th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 34th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 34th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 35th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Norwell CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School?
63% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 122753.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.