The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sturton Road, North Wheatley C of E Primary, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9DH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is North Wheatley Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
North Wheatley Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Wheatley Church of England Primary School?
North Wheatley Church of England Primary School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Wheatley Church of England Primary School take?
North Wheatley Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Wheatley Church of England Primary School?
North Wheatley Church of England Primary School is in Retford, DN22 9DH, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Wheatley Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, North Wheatley Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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