The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Lucy Spacey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Thrumpton Close, Retford, DN22 7AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBracken Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 625m away
Ordsall Primary School
Primary · 838m away
Retford Oaks Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thrumpton Primary Academy?
Thrumpton Primary Academy currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thrumpton Primary Academy take?
Thrumpton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thrumpton Primary Academy?
Thrumpton Primary Academy is in Retford, DN22 7AQ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thrumpton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thrumpton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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