Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School, Retford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where every child is known well and supported to succeed. Teachers deliver engaging, well-planned lessons with strong subject knowledge, and the school has achieved impressive improvements in phonics and early reading. Pupils benefit from excellent behaviour support, high attendance, and a wealth of enrichment activities that help them develop confidence and grow as individuals.
Key Strengths
- Attendance rates are well above national average, including for disadvantaged pupils
- Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, rooted in positive relationships and clear expectations
- Strong progress in phonics and handwriting, with outcomes now above national figures
- Effective early years curriculum that prepares children well for key stage 1
- Comprehensive support for all pupils including those with special needs and those learning English as an additional language
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly defined essential knowledge content, making it unclear what pupils should prioritise
- Leaders do not fully evaluate the impact of individual elements of the pupil premium strategy
- Governors have not planned for long-term sustainability or succession planning for senior leadership roles
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Drumming club, sports activities, arts activities, visits to local nature reserve, visits to Victorian school, work with local mayor
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School is a small school with a welcoming family feel that puts pupils first and helps them learn well from their starting points. The school has strong attendance, exemplary behaviour, and has achieved significant improvements in phonics and early reading outcomes.
At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
90 pupils
135 capacity
45 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Retford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Retford
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.40259%
Overall absence
13.63636%
Persistent absence
44
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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