Leverton Church of England Academy
71%
Capacity
75
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Leverton Church of England Academy
Leverton Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 75 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Leverton Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Longworth, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3323rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 44 in Bassetlaw.
Leverton Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 10 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Leverton Church of England Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Leverton Church of England Academy include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, Leverton Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street, Retford, Bassetlaw, DN22 0AD |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Longworth |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 75 / 105 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3323rd of 13,686
Nationally
289th of 1,353
In East Midlands
10th of 44
In Bassetlaw
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, Retford
Bassetlaw, DN22 0AD
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