What did Ofsted judge Retford Oaks Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Retford Oaks Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Retford Oaks Academy?

Retford Oaks Academy has 1,080 pupils on roll.

What ages does Retford Oaks Academy take?

Retford Oaks Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Retford Oaks Academy located?

Retford Oaks Academy is located in Retford, DN22 7NJ, Nottinghamshire.

How do I apply to Retford Oaks Academy?

Retford Oaks Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Retford Oaks Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Retford Oaks Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 12.36 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Retford Oaks Academy?

When Retford Oaks Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Children who live in the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school; 3. Children who live in the catchment area on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Retford Oaks Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.4% of pupils at Retford Oaks Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Retford Oaks Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How far did offers reach?

12.36miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at Retford Oaks Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Children who live in the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school.
3Children who live in the catchment area on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school.
4Children who live in the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications.
5Children who live in the catchment area on the closing date for applications.
6Children who live outside the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school.
7Children who live outside the catchment area and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school.
8Children who live outside the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications.
9Children of staff who have been employed at the academy for at least two years and/or are recruited to fill a demonstrable skill shortage.
10Other children.

Transcribed from Nottinghamshire County Council's school information documents for 2027-2028, which print a summary of each school's admission oversubscription criteria district by district (printed August 2026, correct at the time of print). Printed under the heading "Summary of admission oversubscription criteria 2027-2028". Primary: Beckingham Primary School, Bracken Lane Primary Academy, Clarborough Primary School,. The council records the school as a academy sponsor led with an expected number on roll of 1105.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Retford Oaks Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Retford Oaks Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Retford Oaks Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Retford Oaks Academy?: Retford Oaks Academy has 1,080 pupils on roll.
What ages does Retford Oaks Academy take?: Retford Oaks Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Retford Oaks Academy located?: Retford Oaks Academy is located in Retford, DN22 7NJ, Nottinghamshire.
How do I apply to Retford Oaks Academy?: Retford Oaks Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Retford Oaks Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Retford Oaks Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 12.36 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Retford Oaks Academy?: When Retford Oaks Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Children who live in the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school; 3. Children who live in the catchment area on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Retford Oaks Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.4% of pupils at Retford Oaks Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

12.36miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Retford Oaks Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Retford Oaks Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Children who live in the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school.
3Children who live in the catchment area on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school.
4Children who live in the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications.
5Children who live in the catchment area on the closing date for applications.
6Children who live outside the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school.
7Children who live outside the catchment area and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school.
8Children who live outside the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications.
9Children of staff who have been employed at the academy for at least two years and/or are recruited to fill a demonstrable skill shortage.
10Other children.

Retford Oaks Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Retford Oaks Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Retford Oaks Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Retford Oaks Academy?: Retford Oaks Academy has 1,080 pupils on roll.
What ages does Retford Oaks Academy take?: Retford Oaks Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Retford Oaks Academy located?: Retford Oaks Academy is located in Retford, DN22 7NJ, Nottinghamshire.
How do I apply to Retford Oaks Academy?: Retford Oaks Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Retford Oaks Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Retford Oaks Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 12.36 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Retford Oaks Academy?: When Retford Oaks Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Children who live in the catchment area and attend a linked primary school on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school; 3. Children who live in the catchment area on the closing date for applications and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the school, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Retford Oaks Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.4% of pupils at Retford Oaks Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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