The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Stanboard Lane, Gamston, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0PE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Retford, DN22 0PE, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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