The Elizabethan Academy

A good academy converter school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Elizabethan Academy.

Retford, DN227PY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
44.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.5%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hallcroft Road
Retford, DN227PY
Phone
1777713700
Website
elizabethan.notts.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138076
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY
Website
http://www.elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ELIZABETHAN ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,458 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,201
Free School Meals
24.7% (297 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
45 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,201 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Nutrition / Diet (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Tom Crowther emphasizing the school’s ethos, commitment to academic excellence, personal growth and a sense of belonging.

Facilities

3G Pitch Sports Hall Gymnasium

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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