Ranby CofE Primary School
Blyth Road, Ranby, Retford, DN22 8HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ranby CofE Primary School is a primary school in Retford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 5th of 16 primary schools in Retford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2014, report published 12 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 March 2024
Nurture and care are at the heart of Ranby Church of England Primary School. Pupils enjoy attending school. One pupil echoed the views of many when they told inspectors, 'This school is just an amazing place to be. There is always someone you can count on.' Pupils value the positive relationships that they have with staff at the school. Most pupils behave well. They have a positive attitude to their learning. Pupils feel safe and know that they can talk to any member of staff if they have any worries or concerns. Older pupils embrace the opportunities that they have to support younger pupils. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have access to a broad and ambitious curriculum. Pupils enjoy an array of extra-curricular activities, including clubs and trips. Pupils are enthusiastic about the different opportunities they have to extend their learning beyond the classroom. For example, older pupils told inspectors how much they had enjoyed their residential visit to Hathersage. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent captured the views of many: 'My child has thrived at this school educationally, socially and emotionally.'
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not consistently provide pupils with opportunities to revisit their prior learning. This means that pupils are not always able to recall their learning over time. The school should provide pupils with opportunities to revisit prior learning and ensure that teachers use these opportunities well to support pupils in embedding their learning into their long-term memory.
- The school has not yet ensured that all pupils with SEND consistently benefit from strategies that will help them to learn the intended curriculum. This means that pupils with SEND do not always develop secure subject knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers have the strategies they need to help pupils with SEND build their knowledge and increase their ability to learn independently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
108 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Ranby CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Ordsall Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The St Augustine's Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Wilson
- Phone
- 01777703736
- Address
- Blyth Road, Ranby, Retford, DN22 8HZ
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122749
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.