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The Newark Academy

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The Newark Academy

London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.546.4
2023/2447.746.4
2024/2545.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.340.00
2023/24+0.400.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
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 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

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Hope House School
0.73 km away · Other independent special school
Magnus Church of England Academy
1.25 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Suthers School
2.44 km away · Free schools
Good
Witham Prospect School
9.23 km away · Other independent special school
Broughton House College
10.17 km away · Miscellaneous

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Feb 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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