Tuxford Academy

A good academy converter school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tuxford Academy.

Newark, NG220JH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.8%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
28 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Marnham Road
Newark, NG220JH
Phone
1777870001
Website
tuxford-ac.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137319
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Marnham Road, Newark, NG22 0JH
Website
http://www.tuxford-ac.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,462 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,483
Free School Meals
18.8% (279 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
102 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.8 (+17.8 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.0 (+6.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
92 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
185
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,483 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(33 students)
Applied Business (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(34 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence through Teamwork"

We empower We respect We care Excellence through teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Jon Hardy presents Tuxford Academy as pridefully high-performing, emphasising high standards, strong values, community spirit, and partnership with parents, with the ethos of Excellence through Teamwork and an invitation to open evenings.

Facilities

2G floodlit Astroturf Grass pitches Sports hall Gymnasium Drama and dance studios Conference room Main hall

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum EBacc option in Key Stage 4 Growth mindset culture Opportunities for extracurricular activities

SEND Provision

SEND aims include ensuring all students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum; providing a differentiated curriculum appropriate to the individual’s needs and ability; early identification of SEND; ensuring SEND students take part in all academy activities; keeping parents informed of progress; involving SEND students in decisions where practicable; collaboration with outside agencies for specialist advice and provision to support effective teaching and learning.

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