The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.7
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
21.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 3Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 745
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 45.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anna Martin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Earp Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe King's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 475m away
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
Primary · 635m away
Highfields School
Independent · 766m away
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Primary · 947m away
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 981m away
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Newark Orchard School
Special school · 1.1km away
Mount CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Magnus Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Magnus Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Magnus Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Magnus Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Magnus Church of England Academy?
Magnus Church of England Academy currently has 745 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Magnus Church of England Academy take?
Magnus Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Magnus Church of England Academy?
Magnus Church of England Academy is in Newark, NG24 4AB, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Magnus Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Magnus Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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