The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Mark Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Sturton-le-Steeple, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9HQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sturton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sturton CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sturton CofE Primary School?
Sturton CofE Primary School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sturton CofE Primary School take?
Sturton CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sturton CofE Primary School?
Sturton CofE Primary School is in Retford, DN22 9HQ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sturton CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sturton 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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