The short version
80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 44.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Matthew Rooney (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Giles School's Ofsted rating?
St Giles School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Giles School?
St Giles School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Giles School take?
St Giles School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is St Giles School?
St Giles School is in Retford, DN22 7NJ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Giles School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Giles School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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