John Hunt Academy
Academy converterPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
London Road, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3BN
Headteacher · Mrs Alison Good /Miss Lisa Devlin
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Key facts
Pupils350Capacity 420
OfstedGoodInspected 8 May 2024
TrustAspire and Shine Education Trust
Free school meals34.1%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 8 May 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Nottinghamshire council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in NottinghamshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Chuter Ede Primary School0.5 mi
- The Sir Donald Bailey Academy0.9 mi
- Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school1.0 mi
- The King's Church of England Primary Academy1.0 mi
- Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy1.4 mi