Schools in Retford
Retford is a picturesque market town nestled in Nottinghamshire's Bassetlaw District. With a history dating back to 1105, this vibrant community was once a significant center for trade, notably for hats, sailcloth, and barley. Retford lies on the Great North Rail Line, the Chesterfield Canal, and the River Idle. The town boasts a charming downtown with Georgian and Victorian architecture, and its strong ties to tradition are evident through its Friday antiques market, farmers' market, and annual continental market. Its civic heritage continues to be celebrated through the Charter Trustees and an annual Charter Day celebration. Retford's population is 23,740, and the town is well-connected through Retford railway station on the East Coast Main Line and the A1 bypass.
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Secondary Schools
Primary Schools
- Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School
- Clarborough Primary School
- Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
- Rampton Primary School
- Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School
- Ranby CofE Primary School
- North Wheatley Church of England Primary School
- Sturton CofE Primary School
- Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
- Ordsall Primary School
- Leverton Church of England Academy
- St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Ranskill Primary School
- Bracken Lane Primary Academy
- Thrumpton Primary Academy
- St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy
- Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School