The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.4
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,145
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Inma Pena
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewark Orchard School
Special school · Very close
John Hunt Academy
Primary · 416m away
Highfields School
Independent · 549m away
Hope House School
Independent · 731m away
Chuter Ede Primary School
Primary · 889m away
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
Primary · 1.2km away
Magnus Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Newark Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Newark Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Newark Academy?
The Newark Academy currently has 1,145 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Newark Academy take?
The Newark Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Newark Academy?
The Newark Academy is in Newark, NG24 3AL, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Newark Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Newark Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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