The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 50 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 23 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 652
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 25.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Watkin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Suthers School a selective school?
No. The Suthers School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Suthers School's Ofsted rating?
The Suthers School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Suthers School?
The Suthers School currently has 652 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Suthers School take?
The Suthers School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Suthers School?
The Suthers School is in Newark, NG24 3NH, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Suthers School have a sixth form?
No, The Suthers School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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