Compare Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school and Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy and John Hunt Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school (Primary) in Newark; Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Newark; John Hunt Academy (Primary) in Newark — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school, Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy and John Hunt Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Newark, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for John Hunt Academy (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST and Shine Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school NG24 1RU	Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy NG24 4AU	John Hunt Academy NG24 3BN
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1RU	Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4AU	Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3BN
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Dec 2023	2 12 May 2024	2 1 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	525	315	420
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Nottinghamshire (891)	OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	Shine Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.barnbyroadprimary.com	www.holytrinityacademy.co.uk	www.johnhuntprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01636683900	01636689177	01636682007
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school

NG24 1RU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1RU
Ofsted: 2 21 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Nottinghamshire (891)
Website: www.barnbyroadprimary.com
Telephone: 01636683900

Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy

NG24 4AU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 4AU
Ofsted: 2 12 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.holytrinityacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01636689177

John Hunt Academy

NG24 3BN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 3BN
Ofsted: 2 1 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Shine Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.johnhuntprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01636682007

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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