Retford Oaks Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1138
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(10/05/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
46%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 15% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 35% of schools in England) Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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Babworth Road
Retford
DN22 7NJ
01777861618

School Description

Pupils are proud to be part of Retford Oaks Academy. They know that staff will go ‘above and beyond’ to keep them safe. Pupils are encouraged to be ‘dedicated to their learning’ and to work hard and do well during lessons. The school’s vision of ‘we empower, we respect and we care’ is part of pupils’ daily life at school. Pupils know and understand that this vision will help them grow in confidence. They become well-rounded young people. Bullying is not tolerated at the school. Pupils say that when it happens, staff take it seriously and act swiftly to resolve any issues. Pupils are taught what bullying is and know how to report any concerns. The school’s ‘STOP’ programme has ensured that pupils feel happy at the school. Most parents and carers agree that their children are safe at school. The behaviour of most pupils is good. Pupils are friendly and polite to each other. In lessons, pupils respond positively to their learning. Pupils behave well. Teachers deal effectively with any low-level disruption to learning. The majority of pupils enjoy their lessons. They appreciate the many opportunities that the school offers them, including trips. Pupils say that the school is ‘hardworking’ in its approach to helping them to develop personally and academically. Students in the sixth form appreciate the effective help and support they receive to prepare them for the next stage of their education, training or employment.

Retford Oaks Academy Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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“Great facilities; poor academic standards”

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"> In terms of facilities, second to none. In terms of helping boys achieve better grades and developing a positive mindset regarding education, in my opinion it is very lacking. Good teachers seem to move on very quickly. Sadly, the overall emphasis on the school seems to be focussed far more on discipline, rather than education.
“Good”

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"> My youngest daughter has picked up on her reading and writing a great deal since joining this secondary school. All the teachers have worked so hard with her.
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"> Both my daughters have done really well since they have been here. Highly recommended.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>54, "strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>33, "strongly_disagree"=>31, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>18, "strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>25, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>12, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>58, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 26 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>15, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>12} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>15} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>27, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>23, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>22} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>15, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>16} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>52, "no"=>48} UNLOCK Figures based on 124 responses up to 12-05-2022

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