Retford Oaks Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Retford, DN22 7NJ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 11% in England
6 of 6 in Bassetlaw
Pupils
1,080
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
9.7%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 34.6 | 40.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26% | 15% | 29% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 26% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 | -0.52 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Elizabethan Academy · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 16% in England
- Tuxford Academy · 6.8 mi · Good · Bottom 50% in England
- Outwood Academy Portland · 6.8 mi · Not judged · Top 49% in England
- Outwood Academy Valley · 7.0 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
- Serlby Park Academy · 8.0 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- The Dukeries Academy · 8.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 13% in England
The neighbourhood
Retford Oaks Academy is in Retford South (typical home £170,000, crime high).
What is Retford Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?
Retford Oaks Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Retford Oaks Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Retford Oaks Academy is in the bottom 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.