St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy
43%
Capacity
90
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 90 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (43% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Anna Martin, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12904th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 44 in Bassetlaw.
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 5 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Book Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, St Swithun's Church of England Primary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Grove Street, Retford, Bassetlaw, DN22 6LD |
| Headteacher | Anna Martin |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 90 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.0% |
| School Capacity | 90 / 210 (43% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12904th of 13,686
Nationally
1258th of 1,353
In East Midlands
38th of 44
In Bassetlaw
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
36%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
20
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grove Street, Retford
Bassetlaw, DN22 6LD
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