Newmarket Academy
Newmarket, CB8 0EB · Suffolk · secondary school
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24th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 914 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.9 · 32 | 30% | 0.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.5 · 16 | 25% | 0.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.6 · 37 | 10% | 0.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newmarket Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.5 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science and Homework clubs, or take part in Swimming and Duke of Edinburgh. Trips include a Ski Trip, Lexington Exchange, History Trip, and Outlook Expedition. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 797 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the after-school club structure help with homework completion?
What Ofsted said about Newmarket Academy
Overview
The report states that most pupils enjoy attending Newmarket Academy, developing strong friendships and benefiting from a broad curriculum. While leaders have designed a logical curriculum and reading is a high priority, the inspection found that behaviour and attitudes require improvement due to inconsistent policy application.
Strengths
- Leaders have implemented a "well-thought-out and carefully designed curriculum" where teachers check knowledge regularly, helping pupils "build their knowledge securely."
- Reading is a significant focus, with "well-planned interventions" and a new library ensuring pupils "learn to read confidently and fluently" and enjoy reading widely.
- Pupils are "well prepared for the next stage in their education or employment" through career visits, trips, and opportunities like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- Staff report being "well supported with their workload and well-being," and governors provide appropriate support and challenge for leaders.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers struggle to "match and adapt activities precisely to the needs of a range of pupils," leading to gaps in learning; leaders must ensure consistent training and support.
- Inconsistent application of the behaviour policy confuses pupils and causes disruption; leaders must ensure all staff follow the policy consistently to improve behaviour and punctuality.
- Some pupils lack motivation because rewards are not always engaging; leaders should ensure positive behaviour is rewarded effectively and the value of learning is built into the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with rigorous checks on staff and rapid follow-up of concerns by designated leads.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.5 |
| 2024/25 | 45.9 |
| 2025/26 | 43.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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