The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 91
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Nadine Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Portland Place, Sutton-Cum-Lound, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8PP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School currently has 91 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School take?
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School is in Retford, DN22 8PP, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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