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Magnus Church of England Academy
Earp Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AB, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.9 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
745
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.7, this academy is performing in the top 93% nationally, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive at 73%, but only 48% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for some families. Additionally, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 38%, with only 8% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 35.7 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 38% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
88%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School has high expectations
80%
My child is happy
77%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
70%
School keeps me informed
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.5%
White Other12.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.06839, -0.80211 · NG24 4AB
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140549
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.magnusacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Magnus Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Magnus Church of England Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Magnus Church of England Academy a good school?
Magnus Church of England Academy scores 7.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Magnus Church of England Academy?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Magnus Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Magnus Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Magnus Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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