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St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy
Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.4 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
90
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
43%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
Parents considering this primary academy should note that it has received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. With only 17% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school faces significant challenges, especially as it ranks in the bottom 1% of schools nationally. However, the small size of the school may offer a more personalized learning environment for its 90 pupils.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 17% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
White Other7.8%
Mixed W+B African4.4%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Black African1.1%
Location
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53.32204, -0.93820 · DN22 6LD
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN145447
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-swithuns.notts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy scores 0.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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