Kirklington Primary School

URN: 122653 • Newark NG22 8NG

Overview

Name
Kirklington Primary School
URN
122653
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tracy Burn-Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01636812360
Website
Visit
Address
School Lane, Newark NG22 8NG

Summary

Kirklington Primary School is a small community school located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, catering to children aged 3-11. With a current enrolment of 103 pupils, the school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that supports academic, creative, physical, and personal development. The school collaborates with the Mitre Trust to enhance teaching practices and ensure that the educational needs of all pupils are met effectively.

The curriculum at Kirklington Primary emphasizes mastery and individual progression, with a strong focus on pastoral support and tailored provisions for students. Outdoor learning and environmental awareness are integral to the school's ethos, with opportunities for forest school activities available for all pupils. The school also fosters strong links with the local community and encourages parental involvement through visits and informal discussions.

Kirklington Primary School offers a nursery provision that allows children to join at the start of the term following their third birthday. The nursery promotes creative learning through outdoor experiences and prepares children for a smooth transition into the reception class. The school is a feeder institution for The Minster School in Southwell for secondary education.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
103
Boys
48
Girls
55
FSM %
26.60
Open date
Close date
2025-06-30
Last Ofsted
2023-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 103 48 55 105 26.60
2024-09-11 104 50 54 105 24.00
2023-09-11 98 42 56 105 21.30
2022-09-11 98 42 56 105 21.30
2021-09-11 96 43 53 105 15.90
2020-09-11 107 48 59 105 16.70

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