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Schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton

A town in Nottinghamshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,618 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

New Ollerton and Ollerton at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How New Ollerton and Ollerton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries74 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better75%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths15%Attainment 8 32.6, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary36%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school25%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton

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 New Ollerton and Ollerton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton

4 mainstream schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton, best first

The Forest View Academy

Newark, NG22 9RJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
194
Pupils per teacher
15.7
View school The Forest View Academy

The Parkgate Academy

Newark, NG22 9TH · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

43 first choices, 43 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
331
Pupils per teacher
16.0
View school The Parkgate Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton

1 mainstream schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton, best first

The Dukeries Academy

Newark, NG22 9TD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results well below the England average.

104 first choices, 118 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1632.6

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
709
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school The Dukeries Academy

Nurseries in New Ollerton and Ollerton

2 in New Ollerton and Ollerton, highest Ofsted grade first

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The Dukeries Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaSt Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, GoodThe Parkgate Academy, GoodThe Forest View Academy, GoodMaun Infant and Nursery School, Requires improvementAshbourne Day Nurseries at New Ollerton, GoodPlay Days Cottage LTD
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet2
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

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More ways to narrow it down

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

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New Ollerton and Ollerton vs England

How good are New Ollerton and Ollerton'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 New Ollerton and Ollerton

New Ollerton and OllertonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    75%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    15%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    25%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    36%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

75%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap0%25%50%2018201920222023202420252026
15% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
25% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

New Ollerton and Ollerton has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% fewer pupils than in 2018.

36% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in New Ollerton and Ollerton's state schools each January.

Down 6% since 2018.

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.

New Ollerton and Ollerton36%

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 New Ollerton and Ollerton

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How many schools are in New Ollerton and Ollerton?

New Ollerton and Ollerton has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton?

The highest-ranked schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton on Eduscope are The Forest View Academy, The Parkgate Academy, St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School. 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 New Ollerton and Ollerton are rated Good or Outstanding?

75% of inspected schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton, 66% 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 New Ollerton and Ollerton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton is 17.5:1. 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 New Ollerton and Ollerton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton is 25.2%. 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 New Ollerton and Ollerton?

There are 1,618 pupils enrolled across schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton, with 909 in primary and 709 in secondary. 39.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in New Ollerton and Ollerton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton 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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