John Blow Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newark, East Midlands NG23 7PT · Nottinghamshire
#364 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#4888 of 15,697 nationally
About John Blow Primary School
John Blow Primary School is a local authority primary located in Newark, in the Nottinghamshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 192 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 64.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 364th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (56th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 192; capacity filled 91.4%.
There are 41 schools in Newark; John Blow Primary School ranks 12th of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Blow Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 192
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near John Blow Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Swinderby All Saints Church of England Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students · 3.8 km away
Muskham Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
139 students · 4.8 km away
Winthorpe Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
111 students · 4.9 km away
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
129 students · 5.3 km away
North Scarle Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
48 students · 5.3 km away
Witham St Hughs Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students · 6.0 km away
Norwell CofE Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
66 students · 6.0 km away
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students · 6.5 km away
Eagle Community Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
56 students · 6.8 km away
Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
409 students · 7.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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192 students
Calow CofE VC Primary School
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192 students
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
Broughton Astley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
Bugbrooke Community Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
Barlborough Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Blow Primary School a good school?
John Blow Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 64.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #364 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Blow Primary School rank in East Midlands?
John Blow Primary School ranks #364 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #4888 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Blow Primary School?
John Blow Primary School had 192 students in 2025.
Is John Blow Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
John Blow Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near John Blow Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Blow Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.