Flintham Primary School, Newark
Flintham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newark, part of Equals Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 26 schools in Newark with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Flintham Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Flintham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Flintham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Flintham Primary School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Flintham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Flintham Primary School are All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 85% maths); Bleasby Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 73% maths); East Bridgford St Peters Church of England Academy (3.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 93% maths); and Orston Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 94% reading, 78% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Flintham Primary School.
All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolBleasby Church of England Primary SchoolEast Bridgford St Peters Church of England AcademyOrston Primary School
The trust
Flintham Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Equals Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 5 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 2 (3.6%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Flintham Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bleasby Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Main Street (w-bound), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Flintham Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
30.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
18.7
Avg class size
19.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Flintham Primary School
Term dates
Flintham Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Nottinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Flintham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Flintham Primary School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Flintham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
73 pupils
105 places
32 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newark
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newark
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
56
Total Pupils
25
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
8.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,937
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,973
Per pupil
£612k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
74
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Flintham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Flintham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Flintham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Flintham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Flintham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Flintham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Flintham Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Flintham Primary School?
Flintham Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Flintham Primary School?
Classes at Flintham Primary School average 18.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Flintham Primary School?
Flintham Primary School has around 56 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Flintham Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Flintham Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Flintham Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Flintham Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Flintham Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Flintham Primary School?
Flintham Primary School is at Inholms Road, Flintham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)