SecondaryData as of May 2026

The Newark Academy

London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL

A Good-rated secondary school in Newark.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,145

Ages

11-18

FSM

26.2%

Attainment 8

45.2

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

45.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

15.4%

Basics 9-5

46.8%

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

21.5%

EBacc APS

3.86

EBacc 9-5

11.2%

EBacc 9-4

15.6%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

30.06

A*-A Grades

15.0%

A*-B Grades

33.8%

AAB+ %

10.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 43 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Newark Academy

The Newark Academy is a secondary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 180 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. The school has around 1,145 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: London Road, Newark, NG24 3AL | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Newark Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Improved significantly
Jul 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Newark Academy

What is The Newark Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Newark Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about The Newark Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 180 responses): 87% of parents would recommend The Newark Academy.

What are The Newark Academy's latest exam results?

The Newark Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Newark Academy located?

The Newark Academy is a secondary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire (NG24 3AL).

How many pupils attend The Newark Academy?

The Newark Academy has around 1,145 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Newark Academy with other schools?

View The Newark 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 Nottinghamshire.