The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 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.
12% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Pearson (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Springwood View Close, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 641m away
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 959m away
Quarrydale Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Sutton Community Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Huthwaite All Saints Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodland View Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School take?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School is in Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2HR, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalene 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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