Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
Retford, DN22 8AQ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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226th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 2,762 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and take instrumental lessons. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the higher standard cohort?
What Ofsted said about Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is described as a place where pupils are “welcoming, happy, talented and resilient” and feel safe. The report highlights that the school is “at the centre of village life” with staff who “go the extra mile” to realise core values. Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading, and benefit from high expectations and expert support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils show a “love and enjoyment of reading,” supported by a “well sequenced” phonics curriculum and high-quality texts.
- Staff provide “expert guidance” for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access a “suitably ambitious curriculum” and “thrive” in the community.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is “well taught and sequenced,” helping pupils understand how to keep themselves “healthy and safe.”
- Governors show “great commitment” and work effectively with leaders to develop the school, while staff well-being is “well supported.”
- Children in early years gain a “good start to their education” through well-considered learning and play opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, key knowledge is not clearly defined, leading to inconsistencies; the school must ensure the curriculum is “planned and implemented consistently well.”
- Attendance remains a priority, as some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, “do not attend as well as they could,” negatively impacting learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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