Walesby CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newark, East Midlands NG22 9PB · Nottinghamshire
#657 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#8193 of 15,697 nationally
About Walesby CofE Primary School
Walesby CofE 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 90 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 49.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 657th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (34th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 90; capacity filled 64.3%.
There are 41 schools in Newark; Walesby CofE Primary School ranks 19th 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%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- 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%)12.2%
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 Walesby CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 90
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 64.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Walesby CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Dukeries Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
709 students · 2.8 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students · 2.8 km away
The Parkgate Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
331 students · 2.9 km away
The Forest View Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
194 students · 3.6 km away
Maun Infant and Nursery School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
160 students · 3.7 km away
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
103 students · 4.4 km away
Wellow House School
Wellow · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
184 students · 4.9 km away
Tuxford Primary Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students · 5.5 km away
Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
110 students · 5.9 km away
Thoresby Vale Primary Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
91 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
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Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School
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Kirk Langley CofE Primary School
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Clough and Risegate Community Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walesby CofE Primary School a good school?
Walesby CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 49.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #657 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 Walesby CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Walesby CofE Primary School ranks #657 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #8193 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walesby CofE Primary School?
Walesby CofE Primary School had 90 students in 2025.
Is Walesby CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Walesby CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Walesby CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walesby CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.