Norwell CofE Primary School

URN: 122766 • Newark NG23 6JP

Overview

Name
Norwell CofE Primary School
URN
122766
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kathryn King (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01636636244
Website
Visit
Address
School Lane, Newark NG23 6JP

Summary

Norwell CofE Primary School is a small, voluntary controlled primary school located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 51 pupils. The school prides itself on its friendly and welcoming ethos, providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. With small mixed-age classes, staff are able to develop strong relationships with each child, ensuring personalised support throughout their learning journey.

The curriculum at Norwell is designed to offer a wide range of opportunities, including outdoor learning in their extensive green spaces, which feature a large playing field and a forest school area. The school also maintains strong community ties, utilizing a village allotment for hands-on gardening experiences and achieving the Level 3 RHS School Gardening Award.

Norwell is part of The Kite Primary Federation, which fosters collaboration with St Matthews C of E Primary School, enhancing social connections and easing transitions to secondary education at Tuxford Academy. The school values strong relationships with families, facilitated through events organized by the Friends of Norwell School (FONS) association, reinforcing a sense of community.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
70
Pupils
51
Boys
24
Girls
27
FSM %
23.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 51 24 27 70 23.80
2024-09-11 49 26 23 70 19.60
2023-09-11 55 27 28 70 21.20
2022-09-11 55 27 28 70 21.20
2021-09-11 55 26 29 70 23.90
2020-09-11 54 23 31 70 22.40

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