The Newark Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Newark Academy.

Newark, NG243AL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
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
9 July 2019
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
London Road
Balderton
Newark, NG243AL
Phone
1636615000
Website
newarkacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144489
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL
Website
www.newarkacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,110 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,144
Free School Meals
25.5% (292 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
15.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
39 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
15.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.0 (+19.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.7 (+8.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.4 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
143
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,144 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Work Hard, Be Kind Gratitude Responsibility Excellence Aspiration Tenacity

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Inma Pena emphasizes aspirational standards, inclusive practice, and a strong pastoral system; highlights outstanding academic results and a caring environment where every student can flourish.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Community Art Club Printing Club Drama Club Orchestra Choir Stage Band Ukulele Club DJ Club Football Rugby Athletics Netball Table Tennis Club Rounders Black Thunder Street Dance Wheelchair Basketball Astronomy Club Science Homework Club STEM Club ECO Schools Club Japanese Club Maths Puzzle Club Maths Homework Club Financial Maths Club Junior Librarians Book Club NA News Club GCSE English Study Club Scalextric Club Wargames Chess Club

Sports

Football Rugby Athletics Netball Table Tennis Rounders Street Dance (Black Thunder) Wheelchair Basketball

Facilities

State-of-the-art building opened January 2016 Large sports hall Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Activity/dance studio Theatre and Lecture theatre Nine ICT learning areas Open dining space Facilities available to hire via Active4Today (sports hall, activity/dance studio, MUGA and theatre)

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum Broad KS3 programme including Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Humanities, Design and Technology, Expressive Arts, Physical Education and Religious Studies Bespoke Personal Development Curriculum focused on spiritual, moral, social and cultural appreciation with emphasis on literacy, numeracy, oracy and reading English Baccalaureate (EBacc) pathway at Key Stage 4 with English, Maths, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Humanities and Computing; wide range of optional subjects (e.g., Computer Science, Spanish, German, French, Geography, History, Business, Health & Social, Art, Resistant Materials, Creative iMedia, Food, Drama, Product Design, Religious Studies and Sport Studies) Key Stage 5 offers a tailored programme of study in Years 12 and 13 with a range of A-Levels and equivalent qualifications; partnerships with local FE and HE institutions

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for 2025-2026 (link available on site).

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