Sturton CofE Primary School
139%
Capacity
97
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Sturton CofE Primary School
Sturton CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 97 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (139% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sturton CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Elliott, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12095th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 44 in Bassetlaw.
Sturton CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 10 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
On-site facilities at Sturton CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, Sturton CofE Primary School 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 | Church Street, Retford, Bassetlaw, DN22 9HQ |
| Headteacher | Mark Elliott |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 97 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 97 / 70 (139% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12095th of 13,686
Nationally
1174th of 1,353
In East Midlands
35th of 44
In Bassetlaw
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
43%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Retford
Bassetlaw, DN22 9HQ
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