St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School, based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School currently has around 207 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.2%).

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.

School Information

Address: Springwood View Close, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2HR
Website: http://www.stmarymagdaleneprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01623464246
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Pearson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141545

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/11/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 207
Number of Boys: 106
Number of Girls: 101

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.20%164
Unclassified5.80%12
White and Black African2.90%6
Caribbean2.40%5
White and Asian1.90%4
Other Mixed1.90%4
Indian1.40%3
Other White1.40%3
White and Black Caribbean1.40%3
African1.00%2
Pakistani0.50%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.2)
Writing: Above Average (2.5)
Maths: Average (-0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
68%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sutton Nursery Centre
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
- not rated 768 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Girls More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene CofE (VA) Primary School
Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
- not rated 658 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Carsic Primary School
Westbourne View , NG17 2HT
- not rated 658 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carsic Junior School
St Mary's Road , NG17 2FG
- not rated 658 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Quarrydale School
Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU
- not rated 1,490 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Quarrydale Academy
Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU
- not rated 1,490 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sutton Centre Community College
High Pavement , NG17 1EE
- not rated 1,549 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sutton Community Academy
High Pavement , NG17 1EE
3out of 4 1,549 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP
- not rated 2,211 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westbourne School
Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL
- not rated 608 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lammas School
C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB
- not rated 1,182 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.