Mount CofE Primary School
Newark, NG24 1EW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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228th 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 — 0.2/10 against 1,984 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 24.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.09 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mount CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Mount CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as their "happy place," where they feel "safe and joyful" and are "encouraged, welcomed and included." While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated Good, the quality of education is judged to "Require improvement" due to inconsistencies in curriculum design and teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "excitement and eagerness to learn" within a "calm and nurturing atmosphere."
- The early years provision is "Good," with children getting off to a "flying start" thanks to a "logical order" curriculum.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "quickly," and their achievement is "beginning to improve."
- Strong relationships with families mean parents are treated as "genuine partners," fostering "exceptionally trusting relationships."
- Pupils engage in positive experiences beyond the curriculum, such as clubs and acting as "courageous advocates" for democracy.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum lacks a "clear enough focus on the knowledge that pupils need to know" in some subjects, leading to "gaps in their learning."
- Insufficient checks on phonics accuracy mean some struggling readers do not receive the "precise help that they need" to catch up.
- Some pupils "do not attend school regularly enough," causing them to miss important learning.
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 | 14% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 24% |
| 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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