Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
Portland Place, Sutton-Cum-Lound, Retford, DN22 8PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School is a primary school in Retford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 10th of 16 primary schools in Retford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 March 2022, report published 19 May 2022
- 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 29 March 2022
Pupils are proud of their small village school. They enjoy coming to school and get on well with each other. One pupil summed up the views of many when they said: 'Sutton is a nice school. Everybody knows each other, teachers respect us. We like being with our friends.' Pupils said that they are happy and feel safe. They know that they can go to any adult in school for help or guidance at any time. Staff know the pupils very well. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Behaviour is good. Pupils understand the three golden rules: 'be kind, be respectful, be the best I can be'. Pupils conduct themselves extremely well around the school. They play happily together during their breaktimes. Pupils told an inspector: 'There is no bullying. Ever.' Pupils said that there are sometimes 'little moans', but staff deal with them quickly. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy learning. They like the range of subjects that they are taught. Staff commit to knowing each pupil individually. They provide the right level of support to boost pupils' learning and well-being.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects. However, it is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing this about. Leaders need to complete the process of reviewing the curriculum in all subjects within their identified timescale. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
- Curriculum leaders do not systematically check and evaluate the impact of the curriculum on pupils' learning. As a result, curriculum leaders do not know what works and what needs to be improved so that pupils know more over time. Curriculum leaders should ensure that they monitor the implementation of the curriculum so that pupils know and remember more over time.
- Pupils do not have a fully developed understanding of fundamental British values and other faiths and cultures. Leaders should ensure that pupils develop a deeper understanding of these aspects of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
96 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ranskill Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | 17% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nadine Wilkinson
- Phone
- 01777705990
- Address
- Portland Place, Sutton-Cum-Lound, Retford, DN22 8PP
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122809
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.