Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School
Church Street, Sutton-on-Trent, Newark, NG23 6PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Newark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 18th of 26 primary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2018, report published 21 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Pupils are proud advocates for Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School. They work and play together happily. Older pupils keep a close eye out for younger pupils and include them in their games. Children from the Nursery class play alongside the rest of the school at lunchtime. They wear high-visibility jackets, so that everyone can take extra care of them. Pupils say, 'we have lots of friends'. Pupils have warm relationships with adults in school. Pupils know that staff expect them to behave well. Respect is an expectation of all. Pupils listen well in lessons and get on with their learning. Pupils know that staff want the very best for them. They feel valued and know that they will always be listened to. They feel safe in school. Leaders' ambition for pupils extends well beyond academic success. Leaders want pupils to develop characteristics that will help them in all aspects of their life. Pupils learn to be inclusive, aspirational, positive, resilient, supportive and dedicated. Parents appreciate how the school cares for their children. One parent said: 'This small school provides a safe and nurturing environment. Self-belief, good behaviour and hard work are actively encouraged.'
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of subjects the curriculum is not as developed as fully as it is in other areas. In these subjects, the important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember is not identified with the same degree of precision and it is not clear how pupils build their knowledge up step by step over time. Leaders should ensure that all curriculum plans are revised, so that the key learning is clear and carefully sequenced.
- In some lessons teachers do not adjust curriculum plans in order to ensure that all pupils' needs are met. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they can. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the skills and confidence they need to adapt their teaching so that all pupils remember the intended learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
129 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| North Scarle Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Norwell CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| John Blow Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| North Clifton Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jennifer Hutchinson
- Phone
- 01636821286
- Address
- Church Street, Sutton-on-Trent, Newark, NG23 6PD
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122678
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.