The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.1
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,118
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 30.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Heather Widdup
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ordsall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Thrumpton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bracken Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Retford Oaks Academy a selective school?
No. Retford Oaks Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Retford Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?
Retford Oaks Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Retford Oaks Academy?
Retford Oaks Academy currently has 1,118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Retford Oaks Academy take?
Retford Oaks Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Retford Oaks Academy?
Retford Oaks Academy is in Retford, DN22 7NJ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Retford Oaks Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Retford Oaks Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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