Long Bennington Church of England Academy
URN: 138057 • Newark NG23 5EH
Overview
- Name
- Long Bennington Church of England Academy
- URN
- 138057
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Nicholson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01400281353
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Main Road, Newark NG23 5EH
Summary
Long Bennington Church of England Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Newark, Lincolnshire, with a current enrollment of 244 pupils and a capacity of 280. The school operates under the ethos of kindness, joy, and integrity, fostering a supportive environment for all students. As a Church of England Academy, it integrates Christian values into its educational framework, promoting moral development alongside academic achievement.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. It provides various extracurricular activities and clubs, encouraging children to explore their interests beyond the classroom. The school also prioritizes healthy eating, with meals provided by Good Lookin Cookin, ensuring that dietary needs and allergens are considered.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Long Bennington Academy, with events such as the Harvest Festival and the FSA AGM fostering connections between the school and local families. The school encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for visits and inquiries about the admissions process, particularly for the September 2025 intake.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. It provides various extracurricular activities and clubs, encouraging children to explore their interests beyond the classroom. The school also prioritizes healthy eating, with meals provided by Good Lookin Cookin, ensuring that dietary needs and allergens are considered.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Long Bennington Academy, with events such as the Harvest Festival and the FSA AGM fostering connections between the school and local families. The school encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for visits and inquiries about the admissions process, particularly for the September 2025 intake.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND – Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (sen)
- Newsletter 12th September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 26th September 2026 (download)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 244
- Boys
- 131
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 244 | 131 | 113 | 280 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 257 | 134 | 123 | 280 | 9.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 278 | 141 | 137 | 280 | 5.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 278 | 141 | 137 | 280 | 5.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 271 | 136 | 135 | 280 | 5.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 264 | 133 | 131 | 280 | 3.40 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.