SchoolScoresHalam CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
The Turnpike, Halam, Newark, NG22 8AE
01636 813062 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 October 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
13 pupils in this year group.
77% — 13 points above the Nottinghamshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 105 |
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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 53 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 29th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 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 Joint 25th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 22% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 23rd highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 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
- Lowe's Wong Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Kirklington Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farnsfield St Michael's CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Halam CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Halam CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Halam CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Halam CofE Primary School?
85% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Halam CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Halam CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Halam CofE Primary School as their first choice for 9 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 9 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145646.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.