Is St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Needs attention and one at Urgent improvement. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 195th of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 17% of pupils at St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy

Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6LD

Local ranking195th of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Requires significant improvement.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 17.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 50.0%
Writing (Expected): 25.0%
Maths (Expected): 25.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 33.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 12

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 90
Boys: 53 (58%)
Girls: 39 (42%)
Capacity: 210 (44% full)
SEND: 16.7%
FSM Eligible: 55.4%
EAL: 11.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 14.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,376/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.2%
White Other: 7.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Asian Chinese: 2.2%
Black African: 1.1%

82.2%

White British

7.8%

White Other

4.4%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01777702043

amartin@st-swithuns.snmat.org.uk

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Grove Street

Retford, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 145447
UKPRN: 10067204
Establishment No.: 3390
Trust: DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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