Best primary schools in Newark-on-Trent (2026)
Newark-on-Trent has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The Sir Donald Bailey Academy, in the top 29% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 47%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 29% in England |
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Newark-on-Trent |
74% | 75% | 0% | No rating | |
2 Top 50% in England |
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school Newark-on-Trent |
63% | 62% | 4% | Good | |
3 Bottom 18% in England |
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy Newark-on-Trent |
48% | 63% | 13% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 5% in England |
The King's Church of England Primary Academy Newark-on-Trent · Church of England |
39% | 42% | 0% | Good | |
5 Bottom 1% in England |
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Newark-on-Trent · Roman Catholic |
30% | 33% | 0% | Good | |
6 Bottom 1% in England |
Christ Church C of E Primary School Newark-on-Trent · Church of England |
29% | 31% | 0% | Good | |
7 Bottom 1% in England |
Mount CofE Primary School Newark-on-Trent · Church of England |
22% | 24% | 0% | Not judged |
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- Keyworth
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Newark-on-Trent?
On exam results over the last three years, The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Newark-on-Trent, in the top 29% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.