The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (140% full)
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 615
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Jennings (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksShort inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School currently has 615 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School take?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School?
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is in Norwich, NR2 1NR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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