Long Bennington Church of England Academy
Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark, NG23 5EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Long Bennington Church of England Academy is a primary school in Newark for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 7th of 26 primary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2019, report published 5 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this happy and caring school. They understand the importance of working to uphold the school's values of love, joy, respect, resilience, service and justice. They do their best to live up to them and enjoy the rewards they receive when they succeed. Pupils behave well in lessons. Relationships are respectful and positive. Pupils hold staff in high regard. Pupils enjoy spending time with their friends in the newly designed playground. This is a fun place for pupils to spend time together. However, on occasion, a small number of pupils need to be reminded to play sensibly. Pupils say they feel safe at school. Typically, they describe it as a 'community' and a 'friendly place to be'. Most pupils are confident to tell an adult if they have a problem and trust that they will be listened to and supported. Pupils have various opportunities to lead. They take these roles seriously and are proud of them. For example, Year 6 buddies enjoy spending time with younger children and helping to look after them. A wide range of experiences are available for pupils to enjoy. There are various clubs on offer, in which most pupils take part. Pupils in Year 5 enjoyed the recent residential trip to London.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is broad and enriching. However, a small number of curriculum plans do not clearly identify the key knowledge to be taught in all subjects. Consequently, pupils do not gain the detailed knowledge and skills they require in all areas of the curriculum. The school must ensure that it identifies the most important content pupils need to learn in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
251 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Long Bennington Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| The Claypole Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Bottesford Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Orston Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David Nicholson
- Phone
- 01400281353
- Address
- Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark, NG23 5EH
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 138057
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.