The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 21% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
21%
-41.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Doug Campbell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
July 2004 | Inspection
Location
Tiln Lane, Carr Hill Primary School, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHallcroft Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Retford Oaks Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Bracken Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Thrumpton Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Ordsall Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Clarborough Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School?
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School take?
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School?
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School is in Retford, DN22 6SW, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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