Walesby CofE Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–11 · Newark, Nottinghamshire
Walesby CofE Primary School is a primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire for ages 4–11 (voluntary controlled school). Nottinghamshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- New Hill, Walesby, Newark, NG22 9PB
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Nottinghamshire
- Pupils on roll
- 90 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 14 April 2026
Strengths
- “They typically take pleasure in learning and know that it is important.”
- “Children in the early years delight in exploring the stimulating learning activities in Reception.”
- “They also enjoy sharing their 'adventure books' with staff, which record their learning at home.”
To improve
- “However, there remain some pupils who need further support to attend regularly.”
- “Over recent years, pupils' outcomes on the multiplication tables check have been below national averages.”
- “Historically, overall attendance and attendance for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have been below national averages.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 58% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 8 first-preference applications, 9 offers in total, 8 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2018 to 2026, as Nottinghamshire published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Nottinghamshire.
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 1.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Parkgate Academy 1.8 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- The Forest View Academy 2.2 mi Good
- Maun Infant and Nursery School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Elkesley Primary and Nursery School 2.8 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Tuxford Primary Academy 3.4 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School 3.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Thoresby Vale Primary Academy 3.8 mi No Ofsted grade