Leverton Church of England Academy
Retford, DN22 0AD · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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40th 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leverton Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Leverton Church of England Academy
Overview
Leverton Church of England Academy is described as a “friendly, welcoming school” where pupils are happy and feel safe. The inspection judged the school to be “Good” across all categories, noting that staff have high expectations and that the school’s values permeate its work.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit a “can-do attitude to learning” and are “well mannered,” with classrooms described as “calm and purposeful places of learning.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “well planned,” particularly in reading and mathematics, where pupils make strong progress and confidently articulate what they have learned.
- Leaders provide high-quality support for early readers and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively.
- There is a “strong culture of safeguarding,” with detailed record-keeping and regular staff training to ensure pupils know how to stay safe.
- Staff are “overwhelmingly positive” about the support provided by leaders, who consider staff well-being and workload carefully.
Areas to improve
- Leaders’ curricular thinking in a “small number of subjects is underdeveloped,” meaning teachers are unsure of the essential knowledge pupils should learn and when.
- Leaders must ensure that, in all subjects, they clearly identify the essential knowledge pupils must acquire and the timeline for teaching it to hinder no pupil’s achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with a strong culture where staff promptly pass on concerns and pupils know who to approach if they have a worry.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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