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Ordsall Primary School

Ordsall Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7SL

Good

Inspected 24 May 2022

Good
Ofsted
58%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
578
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Ordsall Primary School

Ordsall Primary School is a community school in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 578 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Nottinghamshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
578 / 594 (97%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
24 May 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.7%
Free school meals
5.2%
EAL
1.7%
SEN support
10.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%
Expected standard (RWM)
1%
Higher standard (RWM)
101
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.5%
Overall absence
18.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

25.4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
22.3
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
29.04
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
£49,569
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,369 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,649
Spend per pupil
£6,801
Income per pupil
43%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Ordsall Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7SL
Phone
01777702852
Headteacher
Karl Hopkinson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ordsall Primary School?
Ordsall Primary School is a community school in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Ordsall Primary School have?
Ordsall Primary School has 578 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ordsall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ordsall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).
How does Ordsall Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
58% of pupils at Ordsall Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ordsall Primary School?
Ordsall Primary School is located at Ordsall Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7SL.

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