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Retford Oaks Academy
- Secondary
- Bassetlaw DN22 7NJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils now make good progress in a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The majority of pupils behave well in most lessons and at social times.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive high-quality training and opportunities to share best practice.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure that the school鈥檚 curriculum is effective and relevant.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not use the most effective practice, and pupils, particularly the most able, do not make fast enough progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders are improving the way they work with parents and carers.
Communication: Some parents believe that communication between school leaders and parents is not effective enough.
Parent Satisfaction: Senior leaders are working more effectively with parents; this work is not yet sufficiently well developed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The highly skilled executive principal and academy director provide strong leadership and have secured improvements in teaching and learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders develop more effective ways of working with parents and involving them in pupils鈥� learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are safe and well cared for; bullying incidents are rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure that pupils are safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can take part in a variety of extra-curricular activities, including drama productions and sporting clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is good, with opportunities for leadership roles.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have access to effective careers education, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students make good progress in the joint sixth form, especially in vocational courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers鈥� detailed planning and additional adult support help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make good progress.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum prepares pupils well for GCSE examinations.
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Retford Oaks Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 1149 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Retford Oaks is an excellent-rated institution with a commitment to quality at its core, and I'm happy to introduce it to you. We set very high standards for our kids and aim for academic achievement so that everyone can succeed and get the greatest results. A comprehensive and balanced curriculum, along with high-quality instruction, guarantees that every student is pushed to reach their maximum potential. Additionally, we place a lot of importance on a student's overall growth. Everyone gets the chance to add enriching experiences to their study thanks to our excellent facilities and wide variety of tours and visits. We encourage our pupils to take part in a variety of extracurricular activities so they can explore new interests or develop current skills and graduate from Retford Oaks as well-rounded people. Our academy is a dynamic and friendly environment with highly motivated, polite, and perfectly dressed students who represent the spirit of Retford Oaks by seeking excellence in everything they do. It is equally our responsibility to encourage social and emotional growth in our pupils. Our outstanding spiritual care makes sure that students are supported and inspired as they work toward their demanding academic objectives. If you would like to visit and observe our academy in action, we would be delighted to welcome you and demonstrate what distinguishes us as "Oaks and Proud." Our academy operates under a "open door" policy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 48% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 12.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 45.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.20 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 48.84% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.22 | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 1 | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 1 | 49.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 6 | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 6 | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 4 | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 48.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 7 | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 11 | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.02% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 46.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 16.8% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.77% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.13 | 30.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.56 | 30.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 10% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 29 | 100 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 60.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.79% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 20.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.72% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.18 | 35.09 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.78 | 35.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.36% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 24 | 117 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 63.18% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.56% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 17.87% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.62% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.68 2 | 28.23 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.94 4 | 29.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 27 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 55.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 10.62% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 21.54% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.12 3 | 28.32 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.54 8 | 28.33 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 10.47% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 13.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 6.11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 12.54% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.47 | 25.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 27.1 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 8.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 18.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 8.06% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 20.86% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Retford Oaks Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
