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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport, Saffron Walden
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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3TR

A Good-rated secondary school in Saffron Walden.

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Pupils
968
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.7%
Attainment 8
44.8
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.8%
Basics 9-5
47.5%

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
41.3%
EBacc APS
4.08
EBacc 9-5
20.1%
EBacc 9-4
31.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
18.80
A*-A Grades
4.8%
A*-B Grades
13.3%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 35 students entered

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About Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is a secondary school in Saffron Walden, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. The school has around 968 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, CB11 3TR | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

What is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport's Ofsted rating?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport's latest exam results?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport located?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is a secondary school in Saffron Walden, Essex (CB11 3TR).
How many pupils attend Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport has around 968 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport with other schools?
View Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport'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 Essex.