Bright Fields School
Retford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands · DN22 0DJ
With around 107 pupils, Bright Fields School is a small, independent, co-educational school in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Its modest size means classes are likely to be intimate, suiting families who value a close-knit setting over the scale of a larger institution. As a non-denominational, day-only school, it admits boys and girls from the age of 11. Inspections are carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
107
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 107
- Location
- Retford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Teaching & academics
Entry at age 11 is via an 11+ assessment, so prospective pupils should expect a selective admissions process. The school's small roll points to a personal approach to teaching, with scope for individual attention.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small independent school in Retford for families seeking a personal, close-knit environment at 11+.
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Bright Fields School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bright Fields School located?
Bright Fields School is located at South Leverton, Retford, DN22 0DJ.
What type of school is Bright Fields School?
Bright Fields School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Bright Fields School?
Bright Fields School has approximately 107 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.