Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
Retford, DN22 8PP · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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203rd 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 — 0.4/10 against 3,211 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 41% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 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.
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Reading, Dance and Cooking Clubs, and participate in Martial Arts, Bikeability and Orienteering. They attend a Christmas Concert and visit PGL Dearne Valley, the Tropical Butterfly House, the Holocaust Centre and the Elizabethan Academy. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
Overview
Pupils are proud of their small village school and enjoy attending, feeling safe and well-supported by staff who know them well. The report describes a school where relationships are positive, behaviour is good, and leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit good behaviour, adhering to the ‘three golden rules’ and conducting themselves ‘extremely well’ with no reported bullying.
- Early years provision is strong, with a new systematic approach to phonics helping children learn sounds quickly and read with enthusiasm.
- In science and mathematics, the curriculum is well sequenced, ensuring pupils ‘know and remember more’ as new learning builds on prior knowledge.
- Staff work collaboratively and support each other, with leaders considering staff well-being and work-life balance.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well due to careful curriculum delivery and effective specialist support.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects; leaders must complete reviews within their identified timescale.
- Curriculum leaders do not systematically check the impact of the curriculum on pupils’ learning, meaning they do not always know what works.
- Pupils lack a secure knowledge of fundamental British values and other faiths and cultures, requiring deeper understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture, regular staff training, and prompt action taken in response to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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