John Hunt Academy
Newark, NG24 3BN · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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174th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 2,100 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Hunt Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about John Hunt Academy
Overview
John Hunt Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils are "happy and safe" and "love learning." The report highlights a strong culture of care, with staff who are "warm and caring" and pupils who demonstrate respect and courtesy. Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" that supports high achievement, particularly in reading and for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to their learning," concentrating well and speaking "enthusiastically" about their studies.
- The school prioritises reading with a "carefully sequenced curriculum," ensuring pupils enjoy texts from a "broad range of different authors and poets."
- The early years provision offers a "warm and caring environment" where children show "curiosity and interest" and become "independent learners."
- Personal, social, health and economic education is taught well, helping pupils understand equality and respect for those with "protected characteristics."
- Governors and trustees are "effective in their duties," providing high-quality professional development and support for staff.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure a "consistent approach" to evaluating how pupils build knowledge over time in all subjects, as this is not currently done consistently outside English and mathematics.
- Staff need to consistently address pupils’ "misconceptions or errors" to prevent gaps in learning and ensure pupils achieve as well as they might.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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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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