Kneesall CofE Primary Academy
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy is an academy converter in Newark And Sherwood for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 104 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Kneesall CofE Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in October 2023 of its predecessor, Kneesall CofE Primary School.
Ofsted inspection: January 2026.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Kneesall Select Nottinghamshire NG22 0AB |
| Reference Number | 152268 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 104 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.85%
Girls: 46.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.6% |
| Indian | 6.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
This school has not been graded since it changed URN, usually on converting to an academy. The rating shown is from its predecessor, Kneesall CofE Primary School, inspected in October 2023.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | Academy conversion letter |
Reception admissions, 2026 entry
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover).
In 2025–26, 7.7% of pupils at Kneesall CofE Primary Academy were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Social, emotional and mental health | 4 | 0 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 1 | 0 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 | 0 |
| Physical disability | 1 | 0 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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3.13 miles |
|
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4.26 miles |
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Walesby CofE Primary School
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4.34 miles |
|
Tuxford Primary Academy
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4.48 miles |
|
Norwell CofE Primary School
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4.53 miles |
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Kirklington Primary School
School Lane, Kirklington, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8NG |
4.65 miles |
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4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wellow House School
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2.52 miles |
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The Dukeries Academy
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3.41 miles |
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Dukes Wood School
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4.19 miles |
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4.97 miles |
All schools in Newark And Sherwood · Nottinghamshire local authority: places and applications
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy is part of Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust, which runs 24 schools. The nearest others:
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe Mansfield
- Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School Retford
- St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy Newark
- Mount CofE Primary School Newark
- The King's Church of England Primary Academy Newark
- Magnus Church of England Academy Newark
- Sherwood Church Academy Mansfield
- St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Mansfield
- St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Retford
- Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy Worksop
What is Kneesall CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Kneesall CofE Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in October 2023 of its predecessor, Kneesall CofE Primary School.
When was Kneesall CofE Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy was last inspected in January 2026.
How many pupils does Kneesall CofE Primary Academy have?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy has 104 pupils on roll.
What age range does Kneesall CofE Primary Academy cover?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Kneesall CofE Primary Academy?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy is at School Lane, Kneesall, Select, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0AB.