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Schools in Balderton

A town in Nottinghamshire

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 2,306 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Balderton at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker results at 11

How Balderton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries92 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1154%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths53%Attainment 8 49.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary27%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Balderton

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Balderton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Balderton

2 mainstream schools in Balderton, best first

Chuter Ede Primary School

Newark, NG24 3PQ · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

82 first choices, 82 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
615
Pupils per teacher
21.3
View school Chuter Ede Primary School

John Hunt Academy

Newark, NG24 3BN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

32 first choices, 32 offers made

Met the standard at 1145%

England 62%

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
350
Pupils per teacher
20.4
View school John Hunt Academy
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Balderton

1 mainstream schools in Balderton, best first

The Newark Academy

Newark, NG24 3AL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

224 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.1

England 46.2

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
1,164
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school The Newark Academy
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Balderton

4 in Balderton, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Balderton

2 in Balderton, by the school's Eduscope score

The Newark Academy

Newark, NG24 3AL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

224 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.1

England 46.2

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
1,164
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school The Newark Academy

Newark Orchard School

Newark, NG24 3AL · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.1%
Pupils
177
Pupils per teacher
6.8
View school Newark Orchard School

Special Schools in Balderton

1 in Balderton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Newark Orchard School

Newark, NG24 3AL · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.1%
Pupils
177
Pupils per teacher
6.8
View school Newark Orchard School

Private Schools in Balderton

1 in Balderton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Highfields School

Newark, NG24 3AL · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
117
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Highfields School
The map

Every school in Balderton, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Chuter Ede Primary School, Good in every areaHighfields School, InspectedThe Newark Academy, GoodJohn Hunt Academy, GoodNewark Orchard School, GoodSerendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school, GoodBalderton Village Day Nursery, GoodBalderton Pre-School, GoodTiddlers Day Nursery and Preschool
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Balderton school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Balderton's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Balderton by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Balderton vs England

How good are Balderton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Balderton

BaldertonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    54%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    53%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    27%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Balderton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
54% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
53% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Balderton has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 29% more pupils than in 2018.

27% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Balderton's state schools each January.

Up 29% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Balderton27%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Balderton

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How many schools are in Balderton?

Balderton has 9 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Balderton?

The highest-ranked schools in Balderton on Eduscope are The Newark Academy, Chuter Ede Primary School, John Hunt Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Balderton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Balderton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Balderton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Balderton, 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Balderton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Balderton is 16.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Balderton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Balderton is 17.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Balderton?

There are 2,306 pupils enrolled across schools in Balderton, with 965 in primary and 1,341 in secondary. 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Balderton?

There is 1 independent school in Balderton. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Balderton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Balderton by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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