Halam Church of England Primary School
The Turnpike, Halam, Newark, NG22 8AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Halam Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Newark for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 1st of 26 primary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2012, report published 16 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2024
At Halam Church of England Primary School, staff and pupils live out the 'apple' values of 'aspire, partnership, persevere, love and enjoy'. It is a small school with a big heart. The importance of strong relationships is clear to see. Pupils enjoy school, and this is reflected in their positive attitudes. Pupils know that they are safe and well cared for. The school has clear systems for supporting pupils' behaviour. Pupils conduct themselves well around the school. Older pupils nurture younger ones through roles such as play leaders and during house team projects. This helps them to become caring and compassionate individuals. Pupils behave well, and they trust adults to manage any incidents that may occur. The school is ambitious for its pupils. Pupils respond positively to these high expectations. They work hard and are keen to share what they have learned. In lessons, pupils listen well and participate in discussions enthusiastically. The school develops pupils' wider learning through a range of opportunities and experiences. These include participating in church services, singing as a school choir, enjoying visits to the seaside, and residential trips. Pupils talk passionately about the 'reading festival' with a tent pitched on the school field during the summer months.
What the school should improve
- The school's systems for checking on what pupils have learned are not yet fully developed in some of the foundation subjects. This means that the school cannot be fully sure how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum in these subjects. Any weaknesses in the implementation of the curriculum are not addressed as quickly as they might be. The school should continue to strengthen the checks that it carries out so that the curriculum is implemented consistently well in all subjects and has the desired impact on what pupils know and remember.
- Sometimes, staff do not adjust the curriculum well enough to meet the needs of all pupils. On some occasions, pupils can find learning too hard or too easy. The school must ensure that all staff can adapt the curriculum so that every pupil achieves as highly as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
61 pupils on roll, with places for 113
Schools near Halam Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lowe's Wong Infant School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| The Minster School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.9 |
| Kirklington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Aly Speed
- Phone
- 01636813062
- Address
- The Turnpike, Halam, Newark, NG22 8AE
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 145646
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.