Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Stanboard Lane
Gamston
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0PE
Phone 01777838631
Reference Number 149603

Gamston St Peter’s CofE Primary School has demonstrated a strong performance in its first inspection, achieving a 'good' rating across all key areas including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school has fostered a positive and inclusive culture where pupils are encouraged to strive for success, engage in meaningful social interactions, and take on responsibilities. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, highlighting the school’s focus on celebrating children's achievements beyond academics. Despite the overall positive findings, there are areas that require attention. The implementation of certain aspects of the wider curriculum, particularly concerning special educational needs and early years, has not yet reached its full efficacy. As the school continues to refine its curriculum and teaching approaches, it is essential for the leadership to secure consistent delivery and ensure that resources are fully utilized to support all learners effectively. This progress will solidify the foundation of the school's vision and enhance educational outcomes for all pupils.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 106
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.83%
Girls: 47.17%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 6.3%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 20
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 6 5 11
2 3 6 9
3 8 6 14
4 8 8 16
5 8 7 15
6 9 4 13

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 83%
Unclassified 5.7%
Pakistani 3.8%
White, Other 2.8%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.9%
White & Black (African) 1.9%
White & Asian 0.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 06 Mar 2024
Date Report
06 Mar 2024 School inspection:
07 Mar 2023 Academy conversion letter

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and attitudes.
  • Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.
  • Effective curriculum delivery in subjects like mathematics and art.
  • Opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles.
  • Good provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • Engaged and supportive parents.
  • Effective relationships and teamwork within the school community.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent implementation of the wider curriculum.
  • Need for regular checks on curriculum delivery.
  • Occasional underutilization of resources for SEND support.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 106

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 14 1
Third Preference 10 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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