Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 4–11 · Newark, Nottinghamshire
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy is a primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire for ages 4–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 22 March 2023. Nottinghamshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Wolsey Road, Newark, NG24 2BQ
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Nottinghamshire
- Pupils on roll
- 195 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 25.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 22 March 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils feel happy and safe at this school.”
- “Parents who shared a view described a welcoming environment, approachable staff and a place in which their children flourish.”
- “Leaders have high expectations about what pupils can achieve academically.”
To improve
- “Some pupils who would benefit from engaging with more complex concepts do not always get the opportunity to do so.”
- “They are less secure in their understanding of protected characteristics.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 May 2023 (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) | 63% | 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: 25 first-preference applications, 25 offers in total, 25 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
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- 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.
- Newark Flying High Academy 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Winthorpe Primary School 1.0 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Mount CofE Primary School 1.2 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school 1.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Christ Church C of E Primary School 1.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy 1.8 mi Good Last distance published
- The King's Church of England Primary Academy 1.9 mi Good Last distance published