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Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School
Goodgraded 26/04/2022Ages 3–11333 pupilsDoes not apply
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Retford, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 333 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/04/2022, Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Retford can view Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 26/04/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence21.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher17.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals38.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-52%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Retford
All schools in Retford →St Swithun's Church of England Primary AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.6 miThe Elizabethan AcademyGood · 0.6 miBracken Lane Primary AcademyGood · 1.3 miThrumpton Primary AcademyGood · 1.4 miSt. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 1.0 miHallcroft Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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