There are 10 schools in Retford (excluding independent schools), including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Retford has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Retford under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Retford
| Total Schools | 10 |
| Total Pupils | 4,137 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.42 |
| Median Free School Meals | 34% |
The median school in Retford has 34% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 9th highest figure in Nottinghamshire. This represents about 1,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 3 of Retford's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Retford is 20.42 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 51st highest ratio in Nottinghamshire, and the 469th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the East Midlands region of the UK.
Primaries
7
0% Outstanding • 86% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Retford's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 6 schools or 86% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and low - about 43% and 43% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 14% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Retford's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School | 3–11 yrs | 510 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School | 3–7 yrs | 135 |
Good |
Good |
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| Ordsall Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 594 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
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| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Low |
Church of England | |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 203 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Most of Retford's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 50% and 50% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Retford's secondary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retford Oaks Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,295 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| The Elizabethan Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,458 |
Good |
Low |
Good |