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John Blow Primary School
Snowdon Road, Collingham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7PT, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.9 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 62% of schools. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 29 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
Asian Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.14669, -0.75510 · NG23 7PT
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122631
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is John Blow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
John Blow Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2023.
Is John Blow Primary School a good school?
John Blow Primary School scores 61.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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