Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School
Retford, DN22 0PE · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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128th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 110 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to manage the current over-capacity situation? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School
Overview
Gamston St Peter’s CofE Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a small village school where pupils are ‘welcoming, polite and courteous’ and strive to be the ‘best they can be’. Leaders have established a ‘united, shared vision’ that staff, pupils, and parents appreciate, with recent changes implemented methodically to ensure sustainable improvements.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, paying attention in lessons and enjoying social times, including receiving ‘kindness awards’ for living out school values.
- The curriculum in subjects such as mathematics and art and design is delivered well, with teachers making ‘regular checks on what pupils can remember’.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘carefully considered’, with knowledge broken down into small steps to foster independence.
- Parents are ‘unwavering in their praise’, valuing the school’s focus on ‘children’s celebrations and successes’ and strong community engagement.
- Staff workload and well-being are supported by improvements, and governors provide effective ‘support and challenge’.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the wider curriculum, including SEND and early years provision, is ‘not consistently realised’ and must be embedded so all pupils benefit.
- Checks on curriculum implementation are ‘not fully established’, meaning some parts are not delivered as intended; the school must ensure staff have ‘secure teaching knowledge’ and conduct regular checks.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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