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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.9 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
615
Capacity
440
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
140%
Summary
With 82% of students progressing to university and 33% attending top-third institutions, this sixth form demonstrates a strong commitment to higher education pathways. However, the LocaleIQ score of 12.9 indicates that it ranks better than only 13% of schools, suggesting potential challenges in the local context. Overall, it offers solid university preparation, but parents may want to consider the broader educational environment.
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| 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%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 205 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
White Other7.6%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.62831, 1.29019 · NR2 1NR
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN139896
School typeFree schools 16 to 19
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What is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School a good school?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School scores 12.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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