The Elizabethan Academy

About The Elizabethan Academy

The Elizabethan Academy is an academy converter in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,202 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ELIZABETHAN ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 (2025/26). 26.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,202 / 1,458 (82%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 February 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hallcroft Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY

Phone

01777713700

Principal

Tom Crowther

Website

http://www.elizabethan.notts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Elizabethan Academy?

The Elizabethan Academy is an academy converter in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Elizabethan Academy have?

The Elizabethan Academy has 1,202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Elizabethan Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Elizabethan Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).

How does The Elizabethan Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Elizabethan Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 in 2025/26.

Is The Elizabethan Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Elizabethan Academy is part of THE ELIZABETHAN ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Elizabethan Academy?

The Elizabethan Academy is located at Hallcroft Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY.