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Bright Fields School

South Leverton, Retford, DN22 0DJ

Ofsted: Expected

Independent

Phase

40

Capacity

5-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching
Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership & governance
Needs attention
Inclusion
Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders

Contact & Location

07802417517

South Leverton

Retford, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN
151871
Establishment No.
6051

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