Thrumpton Primary Academy
Retford, DN22 7AQ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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187th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 2,153 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thrumpton Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 inspection used the new framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 203. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the new inspection framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Thrumpton Primary Academy
Overview
Thrumpton Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are happy, well-behaved, and make secure progress in their learning. The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" with strong relationships between staff and pupils, noting that leaders have an "accurate view of the school’s quality of provision."
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, kind and respectful," with bullying being "very rare" and staff dealing with incidents "quickly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "carefully sequenced," with a particular strength in reading instruction that develops pupils' "fluency, confidence and enjoyment."
- Leaders promote high attendance by working closely with families to "remove the barriers which make it difficult for pupils to attend regularly."
- Staff provide effective support for vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring they access the "full life of the school."
- The early years provision is effective, with staff prioritising "language and communication skills" to help children engage with the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently ensure that gaps in pupils’ knowledge are "tacked quickly and effectively," meaning some pupils continue to make the same mistakes.
- Leaders need to improve the precision of their analysis regarding pupil premium funding to better identify the impact of interventions for disadvantaged pupils.
- Pupils’ knowledge of fundamental British values requires "deepening" to ensure they fully understand what these values mean in modern society.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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