St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary academy in Retford, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy has 36% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 90 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.2%, 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.8%.
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At St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
55% met the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths.
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.8%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is 18.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy has 90 pupils on roll.
48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
132/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
58/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Retford Low Level Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
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Personal Development
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Leadership & Management
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.