Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School, based in Retford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School currently has around 333 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tiln Lane, Retford, DN22 6SW |
| Website: | www.carrhill.notts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01777702948 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Doug Campbell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122732 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 510 |
| Number of Pupils: | 333 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 150 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.70% | 272 |
| Unclassified | 6.60% | 22 |
| African | 3.30% | 11 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Tiln Lane , DN22 6SW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 2out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Primary School Grove Street , DN22 6LD | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Whitaker Close , DN22 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elizabethan High School Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Edward VI School London Road , DN22 6AU | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks High School Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles School Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lorne House School London Road , DN22 7EB | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.