Elkesley Primary and Nursery School vs Retford Oaks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
Retford Oaks Academy
Retford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,080 students
| Measure | Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Retford, East Midlands | Retford Oaks Academy Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1428 of 1,516 | #249 of 329 |
| National rank | #14940 of 15,697 | #3101 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 103 | 1,080 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 1,080 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.1 |
| town | Retford | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.elkesley.notts.sch.uk/ | www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Retford Oaks Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 12.9).
- •Retford Oaks Academy is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 103.
- •Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Retford Oaks Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elkesley Primary and Nursery School better than Retford Oaks Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Retford Oaks Academy ranks higher (27.2 vs 12.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elkesley Primary and Nursery School and Retford Oaks Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School: 103. Retford Oaks Academy: 1,080. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elkesley Primary and Nursery School and Retford Oaks Academy rank in East Midlands?
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is 1428th of 1,516 and Retford Oaks Academy is 249th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).