Open Other Secondary Mixed

Retford Oaks Academy

Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ
Part of: DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Retford Oaks Academy
Retford, DN22 7NJ
1,118 Pupils
1,295 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
30.20% FSM %
566 Boys
552 Girls
About Retford Oaks Academy

Retford Oaks Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Retford, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,118 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,295. Current headteacher: Luke Dickinson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Nottinghamshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Bassetlaw
Parliamentary Constituency Bassetlaw
Ward East Retford West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10037076
URN 137117
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Knight Chair of Local Governing Body 08/07/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Knight Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Benson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 02/01/2023 — N/A
Miss Sophie Babu Local Governor 19/05/2025 18/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Patricia Bryn-Jones Local Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr David Cartwright Local Governor 24/05/2022 23/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Clough-Watson Local Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Dr Ann Harris Local Governor 13/03/2025 12/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Knight Local Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Miles Local Governor 13/03/2025 12/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Keith Morgan Local Governor 20/11/2023 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Purle Local Governor 16/03/2023 16/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Giles School
0.02 km • Retford
Other
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.19 km • Retford
Other
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School
1.14 km • Retford
Other
Ordsall Primary School
1.15 km • Retford
Other
The Elizabethan Academy
1.2 km • Retford
Other
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy
1.27 km • Retford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Retford Oaks Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Retford Oaks Academy has 1,118 pupils, with a capacity of 1,295.
Retford Oaks Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Retford Oaks Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Retford Oaks Academy is Mr Luke Dickinson.
Retford Oaks Academy is at Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Retford Oaks Academy: Has a sixth form.
Retford Oaks Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Luke Dickinson
Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ
01777861618
www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk/
Location
DN22 7NJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137117
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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