Best Schools in Retford
29 schools in Retford
Key Facts
- Retford has a total of 29 schools, with 92.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Retford have 51.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61% nationally, with 3,116 pupils across 19 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Retford have a Progress 8 score of -0.49 and an Attainment 8 score of 36.15, compared to national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively, with 2,320 pupils across 2 schools.
- Retford schools have a workforce and demographic profile showing a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.90 in primary schools and 15.30 in secondary schools, with 27.3% of primary pupils eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in Retford
8 nurseries in Retford
Top Primary Schools in Retford
19 primary schools in Retford
Ranskill Primary School
Retford, DN22 8LH
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence4.0%
Pupils143
P/T Ratio24.2
Leverton Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Retford, DN22 0AD
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.1%
Pupils75
P/T Ratio17.3
SC
Sturton CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Retford, DN22 9HQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence3.9%
Pupils97
P/T Ratio19.4
Top Special Schools in Retford
1 special schools in Retford
Top Independent Schools in Retford
1 independent schools in Retford
Frequently Asked Questions
Retford has 29 schools, including 19 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Retford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 52% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.49 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,829 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.