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The Elizabethan Academy

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The Elizabethan Academy

Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY

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Pupils
1,202
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.6%
Attainment 8
41.1
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
41.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.8%
Basics 9-5
35.5%

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
21.8%
EBacc APS
3.49
EBacc 9-5
5.7%
EBacc 9-4
9.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
27.39
A*-A Grades
7.6%
A*-B Grades
31.9%
AAB+ %
3.6%

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 74 students entered

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About The Elizabethan Academy

The Elizabethan Academy is a secondary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. The school has around 1,202 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2024Good
  2. May 2018Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Elizabethan Academy

What is The Elizabethan Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Elizabethan Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Elizabethan Academy's latest exam results?
The Elizabethan Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Elizabethan Academy located?
The Elizabethan Academy is a secondary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire (DN22 7PY).
How many pupils attend The Elizabethan Academy?
The Elizabethan Academy has around 1,202 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Elizabethan Academy with other schools?
View The Elizabethan Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Nottinghamshire.