Sturton CofE Primary School
Church Street, Sturton-le-Steeple, Retford, DN22 9HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sturton 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 9th of 16 primary schools in Retford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils, staff, parents and carers are full of praise for the school. Pupils say that they feel safe because 'staff are always there for you'. Pupils enjoy being part of a small school because 'everyone is supportive' and it is easy to make friends. Parents strongly endorse the school. They typically describe it as a 'fantastic' place where their children can thrive and learn. There is a calm, happy atmosphere around the school. Pupils behave well in lessons and at other times of the day. They respond well to the clear routines and expectations that staff set for them. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who try their best in lessons. Pupils take pride in completing work, reflecting their positive attitudes to learning. Pupils make the most of the extensive, well-equipped outdoor areas. These well- planned spaces enable pupils to develop their physical fitness and social skills. All pupils can access a range of popular, extra-curricular activities. Older pupils enjoy helping the younger ones. They are proud to act as role models for them. Pupils understand the importance of respect and equality. They say that teasing or bullying is not an issue because 'everyone should be treated fairly'.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum is not yet fully mapped out and sequenced in all aspects, taking account of the mixed-age classes. Sometimes, the subject knowledge is not broken down into its component parts, both established facts and the methods that establish them. In those subjects, pupils' recall and understanding are less secure. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum sets out precisely what pupils should know, and when, in all subjects so that pupils know and remember more over time.
- Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is not as well supported as it should be in some respects. Pupils do not yet have a secure understanding of a range of faiths and cultures and the meaning of fundamental British values. Leaders should ensure that they prepare pupils for life in modern Britain by encouraging them to develop well-informed respect for people who hold a range of faiths and beliefs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
100 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Sturton CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leverton Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| North Wheatley Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| The Marton Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Elliott
- Phone
- 01427880342
- Address
- Church Street, Sturton-le-Steeple, Retford, DN22 9HQ
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122808
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.