The King Edward VI School, based in Retford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The King Edward VI School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | London Road, Retford, DN22 6AU |
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| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Lady Rosemary Salisbury |
| Religious character: | Christian |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 122892 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Primary School Grove Street , DN22 6LD | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrumpton Primary School Whinney Moor Lane , DN22 7AF | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Edward VI School London Road , DN22 6AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks High School Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Hall School Ordsall Road , DN22 7PL | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elizabethan High School Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorne House School London Road , DN22 7EB | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles School Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Karam Secondary School Eaton Hall , DN22 0PR | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.