Retford Oaks Academy vs Thrumpton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km 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
Thrumpton Primary Academy
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Retford Oaks Academy Retford, East Midlands | Thrumpton Primary Academy Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 329 | #987 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3101 of 4,090 | #11033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,080 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,080 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 109.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.thrumptonprimary-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Thrumpton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.1 vs 27.2).
- •Retford Oaks Academy is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 223.
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 Thrumpton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thrumpton Primary Academy ranks higher (36.1 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 Thrumpton Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Retford Oaks Academy: 1,080. Thrumpton Primary Academy: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Retford Oaks Academy and Thrumpton Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Retford Oaks Academy is 249th of 329 and Thrumpton Primary Academy is 987th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).