The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 17% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
17%
-45.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 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
- 90
- Capacity
- 43%
- FSM
- 55%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anna Martin (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
Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy take?
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is in Retford, DN22 6LD, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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