Best Schools for Teaching Quality in Retford
The top 16 schools in Retford, ranked by the quality of teaching and academic support, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of September 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Teaching Quality in Retford is Ranby CofE Primary School (5.0/5 for Teaching Quality). 16 schools in Retford have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Ranby CofE Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Clarborough Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Rampton Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Ranskill Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School
primary •4.5★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Sturton CofE Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
primary •4.5★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Ordsall Primary School
primary •4.4★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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St Giles School
special •4.4★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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North Wheatley Church of England Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •4 reviews4.3Teaching Quality -
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The Elizabethan Academy
secondary •4.2★ overall •4 reviews4.3Teaching Quality -
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Leverton Church of England Academy
primary •4.3★ overall •3 reviews4.0Teaching Quality
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in Retford is rated best for Teaching Quality?
Ranby CofE Primary School currently has the highest parent rating for Teaching Quality among schools in Retford on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Teaching Quality rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on the quality of teaching and academic support. Only schools with at least one published review are included.