How to apply

Admission to Retford Oaks

We are delighted that you are considering Retford Oaks for the next stage of your child’s education. We have extremely high expectations of our students to allow them to flourish and gain the best possible academic outcomes. High quality teaching, within a broad and balanced curriculum, ensures all learners are challenged to meet their full potential.

To get a real feel for what makes us ‘Oaks and proud’, we recommend that you visit the academy on one of our open evenings to discover more about academy life and our learning environment.

Nottinghamshire County Council administers the admissions process for Retford Oaks Academy and entry is based upon the admissions criteria.

See further information on how to apply including links to the Local Authority’s online application form.

Key dates

The application process for year 7 opens in August each year, closing in October, with offers made to families in the following March. Any exceptional late applications and changes to preference must be received by the local authority by December.

Key dates for applications.

Catchment area

Our catchment area.

Check if your address is in our catchment area.

Admissions arrangements

Admissions policy for September 2027 entry

Admissions policy for September 2027 entry – academy appendix

Admissions policy for September 2026 entry

Admissions policy for September 2026 entry – academy appendix

Admissions policy for September 2025 entry

Admissions policy for September 2025 entry – academy appendix 

Contact us

We have an open door policy – if you would like to come and see our academy in action, we would be more than happy to welcome you and show you what makes us ‘Oaks and proud’.

Equally, if you would like more information on the admissions process, please contact our academy office via office@retfordoaks-ac.org.uk