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The Suthers School
Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NH, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.1 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
652
Capacity
830
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 47% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 76%, while over half of the pupils (52%) attain grade 5 or higher in these core subjects. However, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 21%, which may be a consideration for parents focusing on a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.4 | Top 47% 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%. | 76% | Top 23% 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%. | 52% | Top 31% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.6%
White Other9.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other1.4%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.04159, -0.77611 · NG24 3NH
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144768
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.suthersschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Suthers School rated by Ofsted?
The Suthers School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is The Suthers School a good school?
The Suthers School scores 56.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 The Suthers School in GCSEs?
The Suthers School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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