How many pupils does St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy have?

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).

How does St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

17% of pupils at St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is part of DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy?

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is located at Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD.

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy

Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD

Requires Improvement

Inspected 13 September 2022

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

17%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 90 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 17% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Nottinghamshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 90 / 210 (43%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

44.6%

Free school meals

14.1%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

14.4%

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)

17%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.6%

Overall absence

24.4%

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.

5.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

4.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

£48,240

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,010 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 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.

£9,376

Spend per pupil

£10,518

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: Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD
Phone: 01777702043
Headteacher: Anna Martin
Website: http://www.st-swithuns.notts.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy?: St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy have?: St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).
How does St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 17% of pupils at St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is part of DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy?: St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is located at Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD.

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