Mount CofE Primary School, Newark

In its own words: "We are proud of our inclusive ethos which celebrates differences and recognises individuality. Our curriculum is creative and offers lots of opportunities for children to succeed whilst challenging their limits. Our superb team recognise the strengths of every child and encourage parents to be involved in their child's journey."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Mount CofE Primary School, we are a flourishing academy where every pupil shines brightly in God's glory. Our vibrant, inclusive community nurtures the unique gifts and talents of each child, empowering them to reach their true potential and soar beyond the limits of their dreams."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball and choir.

The school runs a breakfast club, from £2.50 per session.

In 2025, 41% of Year 6 pupils at Mount CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 24% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (32% in reading, 32% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Mount CofE Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Mount CofE Primary School are Newark Flying High Academy (0.3 miles); Christ Church C of E Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 56% reading, 44% maths); Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 47% reading, 51% maths); and Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Mount CofE Primary School.

Mount CofE Primary School is one of 24 schools run by Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mount CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).

35.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 25.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (18%) and Black (5%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Newark Castle Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Appleton Gate (adjacent), 170 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Mount CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 287 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Mount CofE Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Mount CofE Primary School are Magnus Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) and The Newark Academy (1.4 miles).