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The Elizabethan Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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corporate_fareTHE ELIZABETHAN ACADEMY TRUST

location_onRetford, DN22 7PY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,137

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Attainment 8

41.1

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GCSE Rank

#34 in Nottinghamshire

#2,387 of 3,216 nationally

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The Elizabethan Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Retford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Elizabethan Academy is an academy converter in Retford, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE ELIZABETHAN ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,202 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1, placing the school #34 in Nottinghamshire and #2,387 of 3,216 nationally. 35.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 31.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.27 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.1

Grade 5+ E&M

35.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.1%

Entering EBacc21.80%

EBacc APS3.5

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.40%

EBacc APS3.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.6

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.6

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.83

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.5%

Achieving A*–A7.6%

Achieving A*–B31.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate89.8%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 February 2024

Inspection Report

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01 May 2018

Inspection Report

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19 March 2014

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-05-01

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-03-19

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,202 pupils. During this period, there were 39 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,202	39	3.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,209	19	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,196	18	1.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,201	15	1.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,204	26	2.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,130	25	2.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,137	37	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,139	38	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,061	23	2.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,048	23	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,039	25	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,000	27	2.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	991	6	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	989	15	1.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	921	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	921	20	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	920	26	2.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	879	5	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	875	25	2.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	868	10	1.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	877	13	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	886	17	1.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	893	12	1.3%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	945	26	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	957	24	2.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	955	23	2.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 71 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree51%

disagree21%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree15%

agree43%

disagree30%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree35%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

not applicable10%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree28%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree28%

agree40%

disagree17%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree28%

agree41%

disagree21%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree50%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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