Halam Church of England Primary School
Newark, NG22 8AE · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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28th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,448 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 8.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Halam Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 23.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Spanish, Cooking, Knitting, Construction, Puzzles and Games, and Drawing and Colouring clubs, plus choir and piano lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 61 pupils against a stated capacity of 113. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Halam Church of England Primary School
Overview
Halam Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "small school with a big heart" where strong relationships are evident. Pupils enjoy attending, displaying positive attitudes and a sense of safety, while staff maintain high expectations that drive hard work and enthusiasm for learning.
Strengths
- The school fosters a "very strong whole-school reading culture," with a clear phonics structure enabling pupils to become "fluent, confident readers."
- Pupils conduct themselves well, with older pupils nurturing younger ones through roles such as play leaders, helping them become "caring and compassionate individuals."
- The curriculum is designed to focus on "the most important content that pupils must remember securely over time," allowing pupils to build knowledge in a logical order.
- The school offers a "carefully considered personal development offer," including unique opportunities like a space programme with a local university and diverse extracurricular clubs.
- Staff well-being is promoted "very effectively," with governors and trustees working closely to support continual improvements.
Areas to improve
- The school must strengthen systems for checking pupil learning in foundation subjects to ensure the curriculum is "implemented consistently well" and weaknesses are addressed quickly.
- Staff must better adjust the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils, ensuring learning is neither "too hard or too easy" so every pupil achieves as highly as possible.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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