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Retford Oaks Academy
Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.2 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,118
Capacity
1,295
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 79% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in maths and English, where 53% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. However, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is notably low at 2%, and EBacc entry is also limited at just 12%. Overall, while there are strengths in basic academic achievement, parents may want to consider the pathways available for higher education.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.1 | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 40% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
White Other3.2%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.32092, -0.95722 · DN22 7NJ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137117
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Retford Oaks Academy rated by Ofsted?
Retford Oaks Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2017.
Is Retford Oaks Academy a good school?
Retford Oaks Academy scores 26.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Retford Oaks Academy in GCSEs?
Retford Oaks Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.1. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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