Special schoolData as of May 2026

St Giles School

Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ

Community special school

Pupils

201

Ages

3-18

FSM

44.8%

Capacity

250

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About St Giles School

St Giles School is a secondary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 201 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Giles School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Improved significantly
Jan 2020 — School remains Good
Dec 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Giles School

What is St Giles School's Ofsted rating?

St Giles School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are St Giles School's latest exam results?

St Giles School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Giles School located?

St Giles School is a secondary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire (DN22 7NJ).

How many pupils attend St Giles School?

St Giles School has around 201 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Giles School with other schools?

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