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The Elizabethan Academy
Hallcroft Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.2 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,202
Capacity
1,458
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 55%, while 36% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 60% | Above 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 42 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.33119, -0.95154 · DN22 7PY
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138076
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Elizabethan Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Elizabethan Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is The Elizabethan Academy a good school?
The Elizabethan Academy scores 29.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 The Elizabethan Academy in GCSEs?
The Elizabethan Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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