Retford Oaks Academy vs St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 194 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Retford Oaks Academy
Retford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,080 students
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Retford Oaks Academy Retford, East Midlands | St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 329 | #331 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3101 of 4,090 | #4561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,080 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,080 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk/ | www.st-josephs.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 27.2).
- •Retford Oaks Academy is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 224.
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 Retford Oaks Academy better than St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (66.6 vs 27.2 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 Retford Oaks Academy and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 194 m in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Retford Oaks Academy: 1,080. St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Retford Oaks Academy and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Retford Oaks Academy is 249th of 329 and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 331st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).