Misterton Primary and Nursery School
Doncaster, DN10 4EH · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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102nd 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 — 5.5/10 against 3,377 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Misterton Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Misterton Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Misterton Primary and Nursery School is described as a place where "high expectations" drive pupils to work hard and behave positively. Leaders have fostered a "calm and welcoming learning environment" that prioritises mental health and well-being, resulting in strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents. The school maintains an "ambitious" curriculum with clear subject plans, though it is noted as being "very new" and not yet fully evaluated for its long-term impact on pupil retention.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are "confident to ask an adult for help" with concerns, including bullying.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and explain new learning clearly, checking for prior understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified "without delay" and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders promote a "love of reading" through carefully selected books and prioritised story time.
- The governing body provides "strong support and challenge" and knows the school "exceptionally well".
Areas to improve
- A small number of middle leaders lack the skills to lead with confidence; leaders should ensure they receive necessary "training and coaching".
- Monitoring activities must have a "clear focus" to determine if the new curriculum is successfully enabling pupils to "know and remember more".
Safeguarding
The report states that "arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are alert to risks and pass concerns on "without delay."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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