# Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School — Retford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Gamston St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Stanboard Lane, Gamston, Retford, Nottinghamshire
- **Phone:** 01777 838631
- **Website:** https://www.gamstonschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/retford/gamston-st-peters-cofe-primary-school-22701

## About

Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School is a welcoming school community that values learning and strives to enable every child to be the best they can be. We place a high value on educating the whole child and aim to provide a school experience that is rich with opportunities for our children to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. We believe in listening to our children's voice and encouraging them to contribute to various aspects of school life.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Mar 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Shining lights in the world!: As a parent, I've been impressed by the school's commitment to nurturing the whole child. The curriculum is rich and engaging, and the staff are passionate about teaching. My child loves their after-school clubs and activities, and I've seen them grow in confidence and resilience. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school community!: My children have thrived at Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School. The values of kindness, resilience, and hope are truly embedded in every aspect of school life. The teachers are supportive and enthusiastic, and the facilities are excellent. We feel so lucky to be part of this school community! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about our time at Gamston: We had a mixed experience at Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School. On the one hand, the school community is welcoming and the facilities are good. However, we felt that the curriculum was sometimes too focused on rote learning, and our child sometimes struggled with the workload. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not outstanding. *(Jul 2022)*

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