The Suthers School

A good free schools school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Suthers School.

Newark, NG243NH Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 63.9%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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 March 2024
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
Cross Lane
Fernwood
Newark, NG243NH
Phone
1636957690
Website
suthersschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144768
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3NH
Website
http://www.suthersschool.co.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
830 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
564
Free School Meals
25.0% (141 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.9 (+11.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
564 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work Hard - Be Kind"

Wisdom Knowledge Fairness SAPIENTIA SCIENTIA AEQUITAS

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Nicola Watkin welcomes visitors, describes The Suthers School as a new, non-selective secondary school in Fernwood with a state-of-the-art building, and highlights a curriculum that excites, nurtures passions, and develops knowledge, skills and character to prepare students for the future.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Netball Basketball Badminton Volleyball

Facilities

Grass football pitches Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) Theatre seating up to 125 people Dance studio Sports hall Secure changing rooms with toilets and showers

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 is a 3-year programme covering core subjects (English, Maths, Science, MFL, Humanities) plus Art, Music, Drama, Design Technology, PE, PSHE and Religion and Social Studies. KS4 is a 2-year programme (Years 10-11) with GCSE and CNAT qualifications, following an EBACC pathway (English, Maths, Science, a Modern Foreign Language, and a Humanities subject) with a range of optional subjects including Art, Music, Drama, Geography, History, Business Studies, PE, Engineering, Health and Social Care, Textiles and Hospitality and Catering. The curriculum aims to provide a broad and balanced education with enrichment and personal development integrated.

Wraparound Care

Extended school day with a wealth of enrichment and co-curricular opportunities; access to activities without extra cost.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions arrangements for 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 are provided in linked documents on the Admissions page.

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