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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Sutton-in-Ashfield · NG17 2HR

Ages 4–11 · 205 pupils · Nottinghamshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

50%

Overall absence

4.7%

Admissions demand

0.93 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)50%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.4%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
186

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.93 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

26

Places offered

28

1st-preference offers

26

Total preferences (any rank)
71
Preferred offers (top 3)
28
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

205 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
205
Boys / girls
105 / 100
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
205 / 210 (98%)
Free school meals
16.6%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Southwell
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese Of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Pearson

Location

Address
Springwood View Close
Postcode
NG17 2HR
Town
Sutton-in-Ashfield
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Ashfield
Constituency
Ashfield
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, 205 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 16.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Southwell.

Open schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield
16
Primary schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield
13
Academies among open schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield
63% (10)
Open schools in NG17
28
Primary in NG17
22
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.

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    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM50.0%
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    • FSM25.0%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Pearson
Telephone
01623464246
Website
http://www.stmarymagdaleneprimary.co.uk/

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