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Retford Oaks Academy

Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ

A Good-rated secondary school in Retford.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,118
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.2%
Attainment 8
39.8
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.8%
Basics 9-5
27.6%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.5%
EBacc APS
3.19
EBacc 9-5
5.7%
EBacc 9-4
7.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.11
A*-A Grades
15.3%
A*-B Grades
26.1%
AAB+ %
21.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 65 students entered

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About Retford Oaks Academy

Retford Oaks Academy is a secondary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.8. The school has around 1,118 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Retford Oaks Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Retford Oaks Academy

What is Retford Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?
Retford Oaks Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Retford Oaks Academy's latest exam results?
Retford Oaks Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Retford Oaks Academy located?
Retford Oaks Academy is a secondary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire (DN22 7NJ).
How many pupils attend Retford Oaks Academy?
Retford Oaks Academy has around 1,118 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Retford Oaks Academy with other schools?
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