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Newman School
East Bawtry Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3LX, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.9 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
187
Capacity
185
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a small student body of 187, the school currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. Academic performance is notably low, with only 6% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and no entries for the EBacc or higher standards in KS2. Parents considering this option should weigh the challenges in academic attainment against the potential for a more personalized educational experience.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 2.8 | 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%. | 6% | 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 British85.0%
Asian Pakistani5.3%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.40852, -1.33260 · S60 3LX
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN151166
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.newman.teameducation.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Newman School rated by Ofsted?
Newman School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2022.
Is Newman School a good school?
Newman School scores 26.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Newman School in GCSEs?
Newman School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.8. 6% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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