New Line Learning Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Line Learning Academy.

Maidstone, ME159QL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
36.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.79
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 November 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Boughton Lane
Maidstone, ME159QL
Phone
1622743286
Website
newlinelearning.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135372
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9QL
Website
https://www.newlinelearning.com/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FUTURE SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1,050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
807
Free School Meals
48.6% (392 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
43.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
134
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
807 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe and Achieve"

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

At New Line Learning Academy, we believe in turning our values into action. Our students are Ready to learn, become well-rounded, Respectful individuals, and thrive in a Safe, committed, and purposeful environment.

Facilities

Drama, music and dance studios sports provisions ICT suites science laboratories

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science. KS3 foundation subjects: Art, Design and Technology, Food and Cookery, Spanish, French, Geography, History, Dance, Drama, Music, Physical Education, Digital Literacy. KS4 core subjects: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science to GCSE level. KS4 option subjects: Spanish, History, Geography, Business, Childcare, Animal Care, Food and Cookery, Health and Fitness, Art, 3D Design, Photography, Creative Media, Music, Dance and Drama. Personal Development Pathways programme including Maidstone United Football Academy, Art Award, Performing Arts School of Excellence, Craft Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, STEM Crest Award, Girls Elite Sport, Forest School, Creative Writing Club and Young Farmers Club. PSHEE is structured around Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, Living in the Wider World and includes Fundamental British Values.

SEND Provision

Detailed SEND provision maps; EAL provision; SENDCO Miss West; drop-in sessions, in-class training and targeted intervention.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions via Kent County Council Common Application Form (CAF). In-Year Admissions information available via the Academy Admissions Officer.

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