North Wheatley Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: North Wheatley Church of England Primary School
Address: Sturton Road, South Wheatley, North Wheatley C of E Primary
Town/City: Retford
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: DN22 9DH
Telephone Number: 01427 880409
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Holly Ruddlesdin
Capacity: 130
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 123 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.5%

Location and administration

URN: 122772
DfE Number: 891/3287
UKPRN: 10079378
UPRN: 100031278034
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Bassetlaw (E07000171)
Constituency: Newark (E14001375)
Electoral Ward: Sturton (E05006392)
Diocese: CE37(Diocese of Southwell)

Easting & Northing: 476245E, 385694N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 21' 47.76" N 0° 51' 20.11" W
Plus Code: 9C5X947V+8Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Alice Atkinson - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sharon Balmer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Mr Nick Bee - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2030.
  • Revd Mark Cantrill - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2007 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Margaret Cox - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 4 June 2028.
  • Mr Mike Harries - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 February 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Knowler - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 September 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Mansell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Mrs Abbiegale Obertelli - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2030.
  • Alison Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Holly Ruddlesdin - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Mr Peter Sandeman - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Spencer - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2030.