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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.3 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
968
Capacity
1,030
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.9, placing it in the top 55% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 55% progress to university, although only 10% reach top-third institutions. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 26% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 41% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 51 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.98747, 0.21234 · CB11 3TR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138734
School typeAcademy converter
Websitejoycefrankland.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport rated by Ofsted?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport a good school?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport scores 26.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport in GCSEs?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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