Schools in Retford
There are 21 schools in Retford on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 17 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Nottinghamshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Retford (17)
- Bracken Lane Primary AcademyAcademy converter · DN22 7EU
- Carr Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · DN22 6SW
- Clarborough Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN22 9JZ
- Elkesley Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · DN22 8AQ
- Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DN22 0PE
- Hallcroft Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · DN22 7QH
- Leverton Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · DN22 0AD
- North Wheatley Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · DN22 9DH
- Ordsall Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN22 7SL
- Rampton Primary SchoolCommunity school · DN22 0JB
- Ranby CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · DN22 8HZ
- Ranskill Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DN22 8LH
- St Swithun's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · DN22 6LD
- St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · DN22 7BP
- Sturton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · DN22 9HQ
- Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · DN22 8PP
- Thrumpton Primary AcademyAcademy converter · DN22 7AQ
Secondary schools in Retford (2)
- Retford Oaks AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DN22 7NJ
- The Elizabethan AcademyAcademy converter · DN22 7PY
Other phases in Retford (2)
- Bright Fields SchoolOther independent special school · DN22 0DJ
- St Giles SchoolCommunity special school · DN22 7NJ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Retford?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 21 open schools with a Retford address (as of 5 June 2026), including 17 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Retford guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Retford?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.