Best 3 Primary schools in Retford – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: North Wheatley Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Retford; Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School (Primary) in Retford; Leverton Church of England Academy (Primary) in Retford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares North Wheatley Church of England Primary School, Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School and Leverton Church of England Academy. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Retford, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (North Wheatley Church of England Primary School), published Mar 2015. The lowest is 2 (Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; all within the Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	North Wheatley Church of England Primary School DN22 9DH	Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School DN22 0PE	Leverton Church of England Academy DN22 0AD
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 9DH	Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0PE	Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0AD
Latest Ofsted	1 13 Mar 2015	2 25 Apr 2024	2 17 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	130	105	105
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Nottinghamshire (891)	Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust	Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust
Website	www.northwheatleyprimary.net	www.gamstonschool.co.uk	www.levertonacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01427880409	01777838631	01427880470
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

North Wheatley Church of England Primary School

DN22 9DH

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 9DH
Ofsted: 1 13 Mar 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Nottinghamshire (891)
Website: www.northwheatleyprimary.net
Telephone: 01427880409

Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School

DN22 0PE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0PE
Ofsted: 2 25 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust
Website: www.gamstonschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01777838631

Leverton Church of England Academy

DN22 0AD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0AD
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust
Website: www.levertonacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01427880470

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.