Elkesley Primary and Nursery School

URN: 122640 • Retford DN22 8AQ

Overview

Name
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
URN
122640
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Marsh (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01777838615
Website
Visit
Address
Headland Avenue, Retford DN22 8AQ

Summary

Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is a community school located in Retford, Nottinghamshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 88 students against a capacity of 120, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The school’s ethos is centred around inspiring a love for lifelong learning, fostering resilience, and developing a strong moral foundation based on British values.

The curriculum at Elkesley is broad and ambitious, grounded in the National Curriculum while focusing on vocabulary development and cultural capital. The school actively involves pupils in their learning journey through initiatives like the school council, which encourages democratic participation and provides opportunities for students to contribute to school improvements. Special educational needs are addressed through adaptive teaching strategies, ensuring all children have access to the curriculum.

Elkesley Primary and Nursery School maintains a close partnership with Tuxford Academy and other local primary schools, enhancing educational opportunities while preserving its unique identity. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its vibrant community atmosphere.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
120
Pupils
88
Boys
51
Girls
37
FSM %
27.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 88 51 37 120 27.90
2024-09-11 104 59 45 105 31.60
2023-09-11 95 49 46 105 19.80
2022-09-11 95 49 46 90 19.80
2021-09-11 83 48 35 90 25.00
2020-09-11 78 43 35 90 18.90

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