The Parkgate Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Whinney Lane, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9THOpen in maps

The Parkgate Academy is a primary school in Newark for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 13th of 26 primary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 5 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

50 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

331 pupils on roll, with places for 439

Eligible for free school meals38.1%

38.1%, 11.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.1%

5.1%, 16.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Parkgate Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School0.3 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
The Forest View Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Maun Infant and Nursery School0.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Walesby CofE Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standard58% met the expected standard
Thoresby Vale Primary Academy2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE FORGE TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Reece Davy
Phone
01623860584
Website
theparkgateacademy.co.uk
Address
Whinney Lane, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9TH
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
URN
143140

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.