Retford Oaks Academy

School Name: Retford Oaks Academy
Address: Babworth Road
Town/City: Retford
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: DN22 7NJ
Telephone Number: 01777 861618
Website: http://www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk/

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Diverse Academies Trust
Sponsor: Diverse Academies Trust

Headteacher: Mr Luke Dickinson
Capacity: 1295
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1080 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.1%

URN: 137117
DfE Number: 891/4001
UKPRN: 10037076
UPRN: 10023267584
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Bassetlaw (E07000171)
Constituency: Bassetlaw (E14001079)
Electoral Ward: East Retford West (E05006385)

Easting & Northing: 469560E, 380951N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 19' 17.62" N 0° 57' 25.42" W
Plus Code: 9C5X82CV+J5

DfE Record: View record

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