John Hunt Academy
London Road, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Hunt Academy is a primary school in Newark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 22nd of 26 primary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 1 July 2024
- 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 8 May 2024
The school's 'take care' values sing out from everyone in this school. Pupils take care of each other and take care of their school. Staff are warm and caring. Pupils value the support they have from adults in the school and from each other. As one pupil described, 'Nothing goes unnoticed if something is wrong.' Pupils are happy and safe. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It is an inclusive place to learn. Pupils achieve well. They enjoy school life and love learning. They speak enthusiastically about what they have learned. Pupils are respectful and courteous to adults and to each other. They play happily together at breaktimes. The pupil play leaders organise games for younger pupils. They teach them how to play games such as cricket. This is popular. Pupils show positive attitudes to their learning in lessons. They concentrate well. The school prepares pupils well for their next stage of education.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects the school does not evaluate how well pupils build their knowledge over time. As a result, the precise areas for development are not always identified. The school should ensure that a consistent approach is taken to evaluating the impact of the curriculum over time so that improvements can be made when necessary.
- Staff do not consistently address pupils' misconceptions or errors. This means pupils do not always achieve as well as they might. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise to consistently address pupils' misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
350 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near John Hunt Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Highfields School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASPIRE AND SHINE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Good /Miss Lisa Devlin
- Phone
- 01636682007
- Address
- London Road, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3BN
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 148284
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.