The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,202
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 24.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE ELIZABETHAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Tom Crowther (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hallcroft Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Elizabethan Academy a selective school?
No. The Elizabethan Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Elizabethan Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Elizabethan Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Elizabethan Academy?
The Elizabethan Academy currently has 1,202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Elizabethan Academy take?
The Elizabethan Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Elizabethan Academy?
The Elizabethan Academy is in Retford, DN22 7PY, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Elizabethan Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Elizabethan Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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