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Newport Girls' High School Academy

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Newport Girls' High School Academy

Wellington Road, Newport, TF10 7HL

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Girls
Pupils
836
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.4%
Attainment 8
75.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
75.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
76.3%
Basics 9-5
96.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
85.1%
EBacc APS
7.36
EBacc 9-5
80.5%
EBacc 9-4
85.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
41.84
A*-A Grades
47.4%
A*-B Grades
74.3%
AAB+ %
37.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 122 students entered

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About Newport Girls' High School Academy

Newport Girls' High School Academy is a secondary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.2. The school has around 836 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wellington Road, Newport, TF10 7HL | More schools in Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Newport Girls' High School Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022Outstanding
  2. Mar 2007Outstanding (predecessor: Newport Girls' High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Newport Girls' High School Academy

What is Newport Girls' High School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newport Girls' High School Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Newport Girls' High School Academy's latest exam results?
Newport Girls' High School Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Newport Girls' High School Academy located?
Newport Girls' High School Academy is a secondary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin (TF10 7HL).
How many pupils attend Newport Girls' High School Academy?
Newport Girls' High School Academy has around 836 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Newport Girls' High School Academy with other schools?
View Newport Girls' High School Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Telford and Wrekin.