Schools in Retford
21 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retford Oaks Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Elizabethan Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (17)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Clarborough Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leverton Church of England Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ordsall Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ranby CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sturton CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rampton Primary School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| North Wheatley Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ranskill Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Fields School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
| St Giles School Community special school | Improved significantly (2025) | 3–18 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.