Queen Eleanor Primary School
Newark, NG23 7EQ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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114th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 3,537 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queen Eleanor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 22.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Lego, Gardening, Computing, Make do and Mend, and Cook Stars clubs, and visit Wilder at Doddington. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 66 pupils against a stated capacity of 80. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Queen Eleanor Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel happy, safe, and well-supported by staff who know them well. While the curriculum is broad and well-sequenced, and most pupils achieve well, the inspection identifies that leadership and governance systems require strengthening to ensure consistent outcomes for all pupils, particularly those with barriers to learning or attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with attainment in reading and writing typically close to national averages, supported by a "well-thought-through curriculum" and systematic phonics teaching.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils conduct themselves well, creating a "calm, respectful environment" where bullying is rare and staff address concerns quickly.
- Staff build "warm, trusting relationships" with children in the early years, fostering confidence and independence through play and explicit vocabulary development.
- Personal development is strong, guided by the school’s 'CARE' values, with pupils showing respect, taking on leadership roles, and engaging in a wide enrichment programme.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure support for pupils with barriers to learning and attendance is "as timely as it could be" to promote wellbeing and secure full educational entitlement.
- Governors must establish comprehensive oversight of leaders’ work, particularly regarding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and persistent absence.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is delivered consistently well across all phases so that pupils with SEND "secure their knowledge and skills and fulfil their potential."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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