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Walesby CofE Primary School
Newark·East Midlands·VC School
PrimaryVC SchoolAges 4–11Co-edChurch of England
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Walesby CofE Primary School is a primary voluntary-controlled school in Newark, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Walesby CofE Primary School has 40% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 96 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.5%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.1%.
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At Walesby CofE Primary School, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
65% met the expected standard in reading and 45% in maths.
Walesby CofE Primary School has an overall absence rate of 9.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Walesby CofE Primary School is 18.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Walesby CofE Primary School has 96 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
9% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Walesby CofE Primary School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Walesby CofE Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Walesby CofE Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
3/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
2/mo
67% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Newark area
3.3
Below Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 21 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.