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The Newark Academy
London Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3AL, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.0 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,145
Capacity
1,110
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.4, which places it in the top 52% of schools nationally. A commendable 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is high, with 87% recommending the school. However, the percentage of students entering the EBacc is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Older 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. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 47% | 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%. | 22% | Bottom 35% 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 35% 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%. | 62% | Above 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 34 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (180 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
93%
School has high expectations
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child is happy
86%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other10.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.06267, -0.78600 · NG24 3AL
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144489
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newarkacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Newark Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Newark Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is The Newark Academy a good school?
The Newark Academy scores 82.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 The Newark Academy?
Based on 180 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Newark Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Newark Academy in GCSEs?
The Newark Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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