Mattersey Primary School
Doncaster, DN10 5ED · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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207th 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 — 0.1/10 against 1,237 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 17.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| 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.
Mattersey Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.0% 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%, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 42 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Mattersey Primary School
Overview
Mattersey Primary School is described as being “at the centre of the community” with a strong “family feel” where staff know pupils well. The report states that the school is “well led and managed” and that pupils show care towards each other, with older pupils supporting younger ones. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, reflecting a positive culture where parents are “overwhelmingly positive” and pupils are happy.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” and allows pupils to “regularly revisit their learning,” helping them make connections between current and prior studies.
- Reading is “prioritised,” with books “carefully matched to their ability” and staff promptly identifying those needing additional support to prevent falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs “identified quickly and accurately,” with lessons adapted to break learning into small steps.
- Pupils enjoy a range of trips that “enhance their understanding of the curriculum,” such as visits to London and the National Space Museum.
- Governors are “active in supporting the school and challenging leaders,” contributing to effective leadership and management.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, the school must better use the learning environment to support children’s independent learning and develop their communication skills.
- In mixed-age classes, teachers must ensure work is “matched precisely to their existing understanding” to deepen knowledge, requiring further staff training and expertise.
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 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 17% |
| 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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