John Blow Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: John Blow Primary School
Address: Snowdon Road, Collingham
Town/City: Newark
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: NG23 7PT
Telephone Number: 01636 892485
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ben Carver
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 192 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.2%

Location and administration

URN: 122631
DfE Number: 891/2718
UKPRN: 10077632
UPRN: 100032114507
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Newark and Sherwood (E07000175)
Constituency: Newark (E14001375)
Electoral Ward: Collingham (E05010070)

Easting & Northing: 483360E, 361784N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 8' 50.36" N 0° 45' 17.81" W
Plus Code: 9C5X46WW+W2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hill Holt Wood (3.2km)
  2. Kisimul School (3.8km)
  3. Swinderby All Saints Church of England Primary School (3.8km)
  4. Muskham Primary School (4.8km)
  5. Witham Prospect School (4.9km)
  6. Winthorpe Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Adrienne Allcock - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
  • Mrs Aimee Atkins - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Briggs-Price - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Miss Claire Fawcett - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
  • Ms Claire Fawcett - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Miss Claire Fawcett - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Mrs Mary Hartshorne - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2027.
  • Mrs Sue Laplanche - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 July 2026.
  • Mr Cameron Lord - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Mr Paul Nolan - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
  • Mrs Kerry Round - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Mr Peter Smith - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 December 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Stokes - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Thomas Straw - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 January 2026.