Grammar schools in Retford
There are no grammar schools in Retford.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 47 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any, and Nottinghamshire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Retford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, about 8.7 miles away in Lincolnshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Retford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Retford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Gainsborough | 8.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Caistor Grammar School | Market Rasen | 27.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The King's School, Grantham | Grantham | 30.7 miles | Boys | Good |
| Carre's Grammar School | Sleaford | 31.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Grantham | 31.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy | Sleaford | 31.3 miles | Girls | Not judged |
Schools in Retford
Retford has 20 open schools. Browse all Retford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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