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North Wheatley Church of England Primary School

Ages 3–11132 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Retford, DN22 9DH
Nottinghamshire

North Wheatley Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Retford, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 132 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Retford can view North Wheatley Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Retford (DN22 9DH), North Wheatley Church of England Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Behaviour & attitudes
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)82%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)24%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake8.1%
Free school meals8.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled117%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in RetfordSee the full area report for DN22 9DH