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Gamston CofE (Aided) Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Retford · DN22 0PE

Ages 3–11 · 99 pupils · Nottinghamshire

Overall absence

4.7%

Absence

Academic year 2022/23. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.4%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
85

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2023).

Capacity fill101%

99 pupils · 98 places

Pupils on roll
99
Boys / girls
47 / 52
School capacity
98
Capacity fill
99 / 98 (101%)
Free school meals
12.8%
FSM pupils
12
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Southwell
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mr Chris Edwards

Location

Address
Gamston
Postcode
DN22 0PE
Town
Retford
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Bassetlaw
Constituency
Newark
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Rural village

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Retford, Nottinghamshire, 99 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 12.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Southwell.

Open schools in Retford
21
Primary schools in Retford
17
Academies among open schools in Retford
43% (9)
Open schools in DN22
21
Primary in DN22
17
Open schools in Nottinghamshire LA
371
Primary in Nottinghamshire LA
286

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RetfordNear DN22

  • Elkesley Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Retford · DN22 8AQ · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence11.3%
    • FSM25.0%

    1.8 miles away

  • East Markham Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Newark · NG22 0RG · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS237%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM15.3%

    2.3 miles away

  • Thrumpton Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Retford · DN22 7AQ · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM33.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • Ordsall Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Retford · DN22 7SL · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM32.1%

    2.5 miles away

  • Bracken Lane Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Retford · DN22 7EU · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM16.7%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Edwards

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