How many pupils does John Blow Primary School have?

John Blow Primary School has 186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is John Blow Primary School's Ofsted rating?

John Blow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2023).

How does John Blow Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at John Blow Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is John Blow Primary School?

John Blow Primary School is located at Snowdon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7PT.

John Blow Primary School

Snowdon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7PT

Good

Inspected 29 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

70%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

186

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About John Blow Primary School

John Blow Primary School is a community school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 186 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Nottinghamshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 186 / 210 (89%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.2%

Free school meals

1.6%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

6.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

6.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

23.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

3.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£43,938

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,621 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,277

Spend per pupil

£5,975

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Snowdon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7PT
Phone: 01636892485
Headteacher: Ben Carver
Website: https://www.johnblowprimaryschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is John Blow Primary School?: John Blow Primary School is a community school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does John Blow Primary School have?: John Blow Primary School has 186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is John Blow Primary School's Ofsted rating?: John Blow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2023).
How does John Blow Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 70% of pupils at John Blow Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is John Blow Primary School?: John Blow Primary School is located at Snowdon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7PT.

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