Is Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 203rd of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy

Wolsey Road, Newark, NG24 2BQ

Local ranking203rd of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 222
Boys: 97 (50%)
Girls: 98 (50%)
Capacity: 315 (62% full)
SEND: 21.6%
FSM Eligible: 26.9%
EAL: 29.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 19.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,963/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 58.6%
White Other: 30.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 4.0%
Asian Indian: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Black African: 0.9%
Black Other: 0.9%

58.6%

White British

30.2%

White Other

4.0%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01636680040

head@bishopalexanderacademy.co.uk

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Wolsey Road

Newark, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140544
UKPRN: 10044563
Establishment No.: 2016
Trust: L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST

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