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Newmarket Academy
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0EB, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
813
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 73% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.9 places it in the top 50% of schools nationally, although only 31% of students entered for the EBacc, indicating potential areas for growth in broader curriculum engagement. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be supported by the school's positive reputation and commitment to student development.
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Last inspected: 11 July 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. | 45.9 | Top 50% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
White Other13.2%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Indian3.1%
Black African2.5%
Other2.0%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.25019, 0.39632 · CB8 0EB
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN140669
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newmarketacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Newmarket Academy rated by Ofsted?
Newmarket Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Newmarket Academy a good school?
Newmarket Academy scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Newmarket Academy in GCSEs?
Newmarket Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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