John Blow Primary School
Snowdon Road, Collingham, Newark, NG23 7PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Blow Primary School is a primary school in Newark for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 6th of 26 primary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 March 2023, report published 25 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 March 2023
Pupils show positive attitudes in this school. They are happy here. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour. They have identified school values to support the school's motto 'be the best you can be'. Pupils know these values. They demonstrate them in lessons and around school. Pupils value the rewards they get when they behave well. They are polite and respectful. Bullying is rare in the school. Most pupils have confidence that, if it does happen, their teachers will deal with it quickly and effectively. Leaders ensure that pupils know who to talk to about any concerns. Pupils say that they feel safe in the school. They enjoy positive relationships with teachers and other adults. Pupils enjoy attending clubs, such as cooking, dancing, Lego and crafts. Parents value the opportunities for their children to attend clubs before and after school. Pupils have opportunities to learn to play a wide range of musical instruments, such as clarinet, flute, guitar, drums and piano. They enjoy singing and performing in collaboration with other schools.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that the curriculum is successfully implemented in all subjects. Sometimes, teachers do not set work that follows the planned curriculum, in the right order. This means that pupils do not always learn the key curriculum content when they should. Leaders need to ensure that the work set for pupils consistently reflects the aims and ambition of the curriculum, so that pupils can successfully build sequential knowledge and skills over time.
- Teachers' use of assessment is inconsistent. In some subjects, teachers' checks do not always focus on the important knowledge identified in the curriculum. In some other subjects, teachers' checks do not accurately identify pupils' misconceptions. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used effectively to check pupils' understanding and inform teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
192 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near John Blow Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinderby All Saints Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Muskham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Winthorpe Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| North Scarle Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Carver
- Phone
- 01636892485
- Address
- Snowdon Road, Collingham, Newark, NG23 7PT
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122631
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.