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Sturton CofE Primary School

Bassetlaw, DN22 9HQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#12,095
of 13,686 nationally

About Sturton CofE Primary School

Sturton CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, and it is noticeably popular with local families. The school has a capacity of 70 pupils but currently teaches 97, meaning it is operating well above its official limit. This oversubscription is backed up by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 24 applications for just 10 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.4 to one. All 10 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, families who put it first stand a realistic chance. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.3%, which is lower than the national primary average of around 23%, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school has nursery provision for children aged three and up, and its mixed gender, 3-11 age range makes it a straightforward choice for families looking for a single primary phase through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Retford, Bassetlaw, DN22 9HQ
HeadteacherMark Elliott
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils97
Free School Meals (FSM)9.3%
School Capacity97 / 70 (139% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteDining HallForest SchoolLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisCricketSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingFilm ClubChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: sturton.notts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Sturton CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.