The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.91
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 968
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 11.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Warwick (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport a selective school?
No. Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport's Ofsted rating?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport currently has 968 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport take?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is in Saffron Walden, CB11 3TR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport have a sixth form?
Yes, Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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