The Parkgate Academy
Newark, NG22 9TH · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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93rd 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 — 7.1/10 against 1,688 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| 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.
The Parkgate Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 331 pupils against a stated capacity of 439. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about The Parkgate Academy
Overview
The Parkgate Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. It is described as a "caring and ambitious school" where pupils achieve well and feel a strong sense of belonging. The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with effective leadership and support from The Forge Trust.
Strengths
- Pupils are "eager to do their best" and consistently treat others with "courtesy and respect," benefiting from high behaviour expectations.
- The school fosters a "love of reading" through effective phonics teaching and creative opportunities, resulting in improved fluency and confidence.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," with teaching that focuses on subject-specific vocabulary and checks for understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support and "achieve well" within the ambitious curriculum.
- Staff feel valued due to careful consideration of workload, and the trust provides appropriate support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- The school must address the high number of pupils who are "persistently absent," which negatively impacts their progress.
- The school needs to ensure teaching is "consistently effective across all subjects," as inconsistencies in some areas mean some pupils do not learn essential knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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