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
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.
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.
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- Summer 2 - 20254th Jun 2025 (other)
- Autumn 1 - 20259th Sep 2025 (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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