Halam Church of England Primary School, Newark

In its own words: "We are a small rural, but very active, village primary school with a catchment of Edingley and Halam near Southwell in Nottinghamshire. We also welcome children from a much wider catchment area. We are a friendly, happy, inclusive school with a passion for encouraging our children to become independent and effective learners in all areas of their life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir, cooking, art, knitting and Spanish.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Halam Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 88% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Halam Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Halam Church of England Primary School are Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School (1.3 miles); Lowe's Wong Infant School (1.3 miles, Requires improvement); Holy Trinity CofE Infant School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); and Kirklington Primary School (1.8 miles).

Halam Church of England Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Minster Trust for Education, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

4.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 6 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.

Halam Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bleasby Rail Station, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (adjacent), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

Halam Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.