Retford Oaks Academy
URN: 137117 • Retford DN22 7NJ
Overview
- Name
- Retford Oaks Academy
- URN
- 137117
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Heather Widdup (since 2021)
- Previous head
- Chris West
- Telephone
- 01777861618
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Babworth Road, Retford DN22 7NJ
Summary
Retford Oaks Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Retford, Nottinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 1,118 students and a capacity of 1,295. As a sponsor-led academy within the Diverse Academies Trust, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters both academic achievement and personal development. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, ensuring that students are empowered to reach their full potential.
The academy places a strong emphasis on personal development, supported by a dedicated pastoral team that offers guidance through daily sessions and themed days. In addition to academic instruction, students have access to a variety of clubs, trips, and enrichment opportunities that enhance their learning experience and encourage a well-rounded education.
Retford Oaks Academy values collaboration with parents and the community, maintaining an open-door policy for visits and engagement. The school’s ethos is centred on respect, empowerment, and care, aiming to inspire students to aspire towards excellence and become motivated, successful individuals.
The academy places a strong emphasis on personal development, supported by a dedicated pastoral team that offers guidance through daily sessions and themed days. In addition to academic instruction, students have access to a variety of clubs, trips, and enrichment opportunities that enhance their learning experience and encourage a well-rounded education.
Retford Oaks Academy values collaboration with parents and the community, maintaining an open-door policy for visits and engagement. The school’s ethos is centred on respect, empowerment, and care, aiming to inspire students to aspire towards excellence and become motivated, successful individuals.
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- Governance (governance)
- SEND information (sen)
- News and key dates (calendar)
- Term dates (calendar)
- Download a prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions appeals (other)
- September 2026 admissions (other)
- Equity, diversity and inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Elizabethan Academy (53.7)
- Ordsall Hall School (45.2)
- Retford Oaks High School (45.2)
- The Elizabethan High School (45.2)
- The King Edward VI School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1295
- Pupils
- 1118
- Boys
- 566
- Girls
- 552
- FSM %
- 30.20
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1118 | 566 | 552 | 1295 | 30.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1149 | 582 | 567 | 1295 | 27.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1070 | 554 | 516 | 1295 | 25.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1070 | 554 | 516 | 1295 | 25.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1021 | 529 | 492 | 1295 | 23.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 964 | 495 | 469 | 1295 | 18.10 |
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