Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School, Retford
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Retford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 16 schools in Retford with published results, and 13,680th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School in detail
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for taking the time to find out about our school! We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive school where everyone feels they belong. We are a small school at the heart of its community just outside Retford in the village of Sutton-cum-Lound."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 54% of Year 6 pupils at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (60% in reading, 53% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School are Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School (1.8 miles, Good); Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School (2.3 miles, Good, 47% reading, 38% maths); St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (2.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); and Ranskill Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 100% maths).
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery SchoolCarr Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolSt. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyRanskill Primary School
Who goes there
3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Retford Low Level Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Town Street (sw-bound), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School issued 3 suspensions, 3.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
21.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 60% to 54% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 54% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 40% to 54% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
12.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
July 2026 Newsletter
24 Jul 2026
June 2026 Newsletter
18 Jun 2026
May 2026 Newsletter
18 May 2026
March 2026 Newsletter
27 Mar 2026
January February 2026 Newsletter
4 Feb 2026
December 2025 Newsletter
18 Dec 2025
From Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Term dates
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Nottinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
95 pupils
105 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Retford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Retford
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
19.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
96
Total Pupils
48
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,289
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,938
Per pupil
£716k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.5%
Overall absence
25.6%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
What are SATs results like at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Of the pupils at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 54% reached the expected standard in reading and 54% did so in maths.
What is Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2022.
What is the catchment area for Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Classes at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School average 24 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School has around 96 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
7.5% of sessions were missed at Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School in 2024/25. 25.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School?
Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School is at Portland Place, Sutton-Cum-Lound, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8PP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)