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Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
Headland Avenue, Elkesley, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8AQ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.2 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
88
Capacity
120
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 100% parent satisfaction, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably low at 30%, it still ranks in the top 3% nationally for expected standards. The small size of the school, with only 88 pupils, may contribute to a close-knit community feel, though limited data on higher standards may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 30% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.7
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Asian Other4.5%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Location
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53.27092, -0.97541 · DN22 8AQ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122640
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.elkesley.notts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Elkesley Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Elkesley Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School scores 14.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Elkesley Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elkesley Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 94% across all parent survey questions.
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