The Parkgate Academy

What the figures show

• In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of primary school (England 62%); 6% reached the higher standard (England 8%).
• At 8.147 miles, the 2026 Reception last distance offered was 14th longest of 256 Nottinghamshire primary schools with a published Reception 2026 last distance, this one included (middle 2.20 miles).
• The 2026 Reception last distance was further from the school than in 2025, and the 2026 figure was the longest of the 7 years with a published distance.
• Free school meals: 38.1% of pupils are eligible; the middle figure across the 8 nearest primary schools in Nottinghamshire is 26.4%.

Worked out by Catchmently from the published figures on this page and those for other Nottinghamshire schools. Distances are as published; how they were measured differs between admission authorities.

Key facts

Address

Whinney Lane, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9TH

Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Ages

2–11

Council

Nottinghamshire

Pupils on roll

331 January 2026 school census

Free school meals

38.1% of pupils eligible

Pupils per teacher

16

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

Ofsted

Standards maintained Inspected 20 November 2024

Strengths

• “Parkgate is a caring and ambitious school where everyone is made to feel welcome.”
• “Developing a sense of belonging and creating a safe climate for learning are at the core of all of the school’s work.”
• “The school has high expectations for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, to obtain the best possible outcomes.”

To improve

• “In some subjects, teachers do not always present information to pupils clearly.”
• “These checks do not always lead to the actions needed to remove inconsistencies in teaching and learning.”
• “Despite, the school’s best efforts, the number of pupils who are persistently absent remains too high.”

Safeguarding: Effective

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Exam results

Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Applications and offers

• 2026 Reception entry: 43 first-preference applications, 43 offers in total, 43 offers to first-preference applicants.

Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.

Nearby primary schools

Straight-line distance, in Nottinghamshire.

• St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 0.3 mi School remains Good Last distance published
• The Forest View Academy 0.6 mi Good
• Maun Infant and Nursery School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
• Walesby CofE Primary School 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
• Thoresby Vale Primary Academy 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade
• St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe 2.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
• King Edwin Primary and Nursery School 3.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
• Kneesall CofE Primary Academy 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published

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