Open Special Mixed

St Giles School

Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ
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St Giles School
Retford, DN22 7NJ
201 Pupils
250 Capacity
3–18 Age Range
44.80% FSM %
150 Boys
51 Girls
About St Giles School

St Giles School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Retford, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 201 pupils on roll. School capacity: 250. Current headteacher: Matthew Rooney.

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 Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
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 Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017020
URN 122955
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr William Iliffe Chair of Governors 18/04/2022 12/05/2030 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Heidi Barlow Governor 01/12/2023 01/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Bland Governor 23/02/2023 23/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Donna Edwards Governor 18/04/2022 01/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Terry Hayes Governor 18/04/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Massarella OBE JP Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Alex Peace-Gadsby OBE DL Governor 01/02/2021 01/10/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Matthew Rooney Governor 30/08/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Timothy Smith Governor 18/04/2022 01/12/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Patricia Somerset Governor 18/04/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Retford Oaks Academy
0.02 km • Retford
Other
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.21 km • Retford
Other
Ordsall Primary School
1.13 km • Retford
Other
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School
1.16 km • Retford
Other
The Elizabethan Academy
1.22 km • Retford
Other
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy
1.28 km • Retford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Giles School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
St Giles School has 201 pupils, with a capacity of 250.
St Giles School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
The Head Teacher at St Giles School is Mr Matthew Rooney.
St Giles School is at Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at St Giles School: Has a sixth form.
St Giles School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Rooney
Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ
01777703683
www.st-giles.notts.sch.uk
Location
DN22 7NJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 122955
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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