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John Hunt Academy
London Road, New Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3BN, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.7 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
350
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, the school demonstrates above-average outcomes in reading, writing, and maths, with 45% of pupils meeting expected standards. However, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 18% of other schools, providing a supportive environment for your child's early education.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
White Other10.0%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.05899, -0.78710 · NG24 3BN
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN148284
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.johnhuntprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is John Hunt Academy rated by Ofsted?
John Hunt Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is John Hunt Academy a good school?
John Hunt Academy scores 17.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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