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Newton Bridge Academy
Sandon Close, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.7 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
258
Capacity
260
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating, this academy demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. However, academic performance metrics show challenges, particularly in GCSE results, with only 3% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall positive reputation.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2013Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 4.1 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 3% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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52.91505, -0.63085 · NG31 9AX
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141254
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.newtonbridge-cit.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Bridge Academy rated by Ofsted?
Newton Bridge Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2013.
Is Newton Bridge Academy a good school?
Newton Bridge Academy scores 60.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Newton Bridge Academy in GCSEs?
Newton Bridge Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.1. 3% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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