The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 143
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- SHINE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Beesley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cherry Tree Walk, Ranskill, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8LH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ranskill Primary School?
Ranskill Primary School currently has 143 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ranskill Primary School take?
Ranskill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ranskill Primary School?
Ranskill Primary School is in Retford, DN22 8LH, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ranskill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ranskill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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