East Markham Primary School, Newark

In its own words: "Our vision is that all children at East Markham Primary School will be happy, successful learners who believe in themselves and achieve their full potential. With this always in mind, our school motto is ‘ Believe, Achieve, Succeed ’. At East Markham Primary School, our kind and respectful learners feel secure and have positive self-esteem."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At East Markham, you will find a supportive, friendly and professional environment, which is always welcoming. Our fantastic pupils are eager to learn and our excellent team are committed to raising standards and providing a high quality education for all of our children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, athletics, dance, choir, coding, gardening, art and book club.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at East Markham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 81% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put East Markham Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to East Markham Primary School are Tuxford Primary Academy (1.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 79% maths); Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 69% maths); Elkesley Primary and Nursery School (3.6 miles, Good, 40% reading, 50% maths); and Walesby CofE Primary School (3.9 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 75% maths).

East Markham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 36 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of East Markham Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Police House (outside), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

In 2024/25, East Markham Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.